University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison’s Eckes cited in Brookings article on landmark Supreme Court education ruling

School of Education faculty member Suzanne Eckes is among a group of national legal scholars cited in a new Brookings Institution article analyzing the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025 term for public K–12 education. Eckes is the Susan S. Engeleiter Professor of Education Law, Policy, and Practice in the Department of Educational Leadership …

UW–Madison’s Hillman featured in Newsweek on student loan policy shifts

School of Education faculty member Nicholas Hillman was recently featured in Newsweek discussing the implications of federal student loan policy changes. Hillman is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and leads the Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab, which is housed in the Office of Student Financial Aid. The article …

UW–Madison faculty discuss education policy and ‘Science of Reading’ on NEPC podcast

UW–Madison’s Chris Saldaña, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, is the host of NEPC Talks Education, a podcast produced by the National Education Policy Center (NEPC). In a recent episode, “The Role of School Boards in Democratic Governance,” Saldaña is joined by fellow School of Education faculty …

WEC report on community learning centers featured in media story on funding cuts

By WCER Communications A report co-authored by UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative (WEC) provides key impact data in a recent story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about proposed federal cuts to out-of-school learning programs in Wisconsin and nationally. WEC’s review of the 21st Century Community Learning Center program, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Consortium …

UW–Madison professor, paper artist featured in On Wisconsin

UW–Madison’s Michael Velliquette, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, is featured in the Summer 2025 issue of On Wisconsin magazine. The article, headlined “Paper Magic,” traces Velliquette’s artistic journey and creative process, spotlighting his use of everyday materials — including paper, scissors, rulers, and glue — to create immersive, room-sized installations, vivid …

UW–Madison’s Bullock lends expertise to film examining power of math

In our data-driven economy, math is everywhere. This is the premise of “Counted Out,” a compelling new documentary now screening across the country. The film includes insights from Erika Bullock, an associate professor of mathematics education in UW–Madison’s School of Education. A faculty member in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Bullock is one of several …

Wisconsin State Journal spotlights how UW–Madison’s Abdu’Allah helped Badger basketball player find new direction

A recent article in the Wisconsin State Journal highlights an unexpected and inspiring collaboration between UW–Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah — the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art and associate dean of the arts in the School of Education — and Kamari McGee, a former player on UW–Madison’s men’s basketball team. Their connection began in 2022 after …

UW–Madison’s Fields discusses equine therapy for dementia on Badger Talks podcast

UW–Madison’s Beth Fields, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, was recently featured on a Badger Talks podcast alongside Jolie Hope, executive director of the Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin. The two discussed Riding in the Moment — a community-based program using horse interaction to improve the quality …

UW–Madison MFA graduate Moneda featured in Madison365 for thesis exhibition

UW–Madison MFA graduate Mariah Moneda is featured in a Madison365 article spotlighting her recent thesis exhibition, “Magmula Sa Lupa” (“From the Earth” in Tagalog), which explored themes of survival, memory, and belonging through interdisciplinary work grounded in Filipino cultural traditions. Moneda, who completed her MFA in studio art in May, describes her path to the …

UW–Madison’s Hillman weighs in on return of federal student loan collections

UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was recently quoted in Time magazine about the return of federal student loan collections. The article, headlined “What to Know About ‘Involuntary Collections’ If You’re a Student Loan Borrower,” discusses the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to resume …