University of Wisconsin–Madison

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WIDA’s Christensen discusses supporting multilingual learners with disabilities in Education Week

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UW–Madison’s Laurene Christensen, the director of accessibility research at WIDA in the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research, was featured in an Education Week article examining the legal requirements schools must follow to support multilingual learners with disabilities.  The article explains that according to federal law, multilingual learners with disabilities — who make …

UW-Madison’s Rudolph traces origins of scientific literacy in American Scientist magazine

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In a recent issue of the magazine American Scientist, School of Education faculty member John Rudolph offered an analysis of the origins of scientific literacy — the basic understanding of science required for everyday life — and how our cultural understanding of scientific literacy should inform science education. Rudolph is a professor in the Department …

UW–Madison’s Stamm discusses new concussion indicator in CNN report

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CNN utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Julie Stamm, a clinical assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, in an article reporting on new research identifying a common sign that could help signal possible concussions in athletes. According to the article, researchers at Mass General Brigham and the Concussion Legacy Foundation found that …

UW–Madison’s Hillman discusses college tuition trends in USA Today

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UW–Madison’s Nicholas Hillman, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, recently shared his expertise with USA Today discussing trends in college tuition. The article, headlined “You may not need that student loan after all. Here’s the latest college tuition trend,” highlights that the net price of attending college …

UW–Madison alumna shares insights into her artwork on Fakewhale

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UW–Madison alumna Julie Insun Youn was recently featured on Fakewhale, a curated media platform focused on the intersection of technology and art. In a Q&A, Youn discusses her artistic journey and the concepts central to her work, which blends traditional painting with digital experimentation. Youn, who earned her MFA from the School of Education’s Art …

Burt’s Black Males in Engineering project featured across national media

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An initiative launched by a School of Education faculty member this fall has gained national attention for its work aimed at combating the shortage of Black men in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Black Males in Engineering (BME), a project led by School of Education faculty member Brian Burt, provides a robust online …

ELPA alumni named in Madison365’s list of influential Latino leaders for 2024

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Two alumni of the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) were named in Madison365’s list of Wisconsin’s most influential Latino leaders for 2024. They are among 12 members of the UW–Madison community who were honored on this annual list. Natalie Arriaga de BrooksBrooks is the assistant director of the Wisconsin …

UW–Madison alum discusses value of athletic trainers for young athletes in USA Today

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UW–Madison alumna Mayrena Hernandez, who earned her PhD in kinesiology from the School of Education in 2022, was recently quoted in a USA Today article discussing the role of athletic trainers in addressing the needs of young athletes.  Now an assistant professor of athletic training at Sam Houston State University in Texas, Hernandez emphasized how …

Alum featured in Women in Tech storytelling campaign

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UW–Madison alumna Kaitlyn Wright was recently celebrated as part of Wisconsin Technology Month through the Women in Tech storytelling campaign. This initiative showcases the journeys of pioneering women in tech, recognizing their leadership, innovation, and resilience.  Wright, who earned her BS in secondary social studies education from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and …

School of Education faculty member featured in On Wisconsin magazine

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Carlyn Mueller, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, is featured in the Fall 2024 issue of On Wisconsin magazine.  In an engaging Q&A, Mueller discusses her commitment to redefining special education by focusing on students’ strengths and centering disabled students as “experts of their own experiences.” …