University of Wisconsin–Madison

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SERP scholars to present final research presentations on July 29

Students in the Summer Education Research Program (SERP) will present their culminating research presentations on Thursday, July 29, via Zoom. SERP is a 10-week summer research opportunity, sponsored by the UW–Madison School of Education and Graduate School, that provides traditionally underrepresented undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in independent research. Each student is mentored by a School …

UW–Madison’s Diamond offers critical reflection of report from William T. Grant Foundation

UW–Madison’s John Diamond wrote a critical reflection of a new report from the William T. Grant Foundation focused on research-practice partnerships (RPPs) in education. Diamond is the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Drawn from interviews with dozens of RPP leaders and a literature review …

Study examines how collaboration can bridge science and language development for multilingual students

UW–Madison’s Daniella Molle and Scarlett (Weiqiong) Huang have published a new paper in Science Education International, titled “Bridging Science and Language Development Through Interdisciplinary and Interorganizational Collaboration: What Does It Take?” Molle is an associate researcher at WIDA, housed in the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research. Huang is a graduate student researcher at …

Message from Dean Hess: Matthews named interim associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion

The following message from Dean Diana Hess was emailed to faculty, staff, and students across the School of Education on Monday, July 19: Dear School of Education faculty, staff, and students:  I am pleased to announce that I have offered the position of interim associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion to Percival Matthews — and he …

Five from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows

Five individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named Morgridge Fellows. They are: The five are among 12 fellows who were selected through a juried process, and will participate in a year-long learning community designed to further institutionalize and support community-engaged scholarship. Community-engaged scholarship is defined as: teaching, research, and scholarly activities …

UW–Madison’s Lee selected as AERA Fellow

UW–Madison’s Stacey Lee was selected as a 2021 Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Lee is the Frederick Erickson WARF Professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies. Lee is among 19 scholars who were selected this year as AERA Fellows on the basis of their distinguished and sustained research achievements. …

Children’s book by UW–Madison alumna Gruener brings to life story of unsung hero

UW–Madison alumna Barbara Gruener is the author of a new children’s book, titled “Mr. Quigley’s Keys.” Gruener earned her bachelor of science in education from the School of Education in 1984. The book, which was written by Gruener and illustrated by Audrye Williams, brings to life the heartwarming story of an unsung hero. “Adapted from …

Spoon joining School of Education as associate dean for communications and advancement

Marianne Spoon was recently named the UW–Madison School of Education’s next associate dean for communications and advancement, a position she is starting on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. In her role as associate dean, Spoon will provide leadership and vision for the Office of Communications and Advancement and its team of marketing, communications, and advancement professionals. …

Summer 2021 Learning Connections alumni magazine available online

The latest edition of Learning Connections, a magazine for alumni and friends of the UW–Madison School of Education, is now posted online. The ​Summer 2021 issue centers on the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the many lessons learned. The cover story, headlined “Within every challenge, an opportunity,” spotlights how COVID-19 presented an unexpected crisis. But …

Spatula&Barcode launch ‘Home Stretch,’ a summer festival of small art events

The arts collaborative Spatula&Barcode has launched “Home Stretch,” a “distributed festival” of small artistic acts taking place in Madison, Wisconsin, between the summer solstice (June 21) and the autumn equinox (September 22). By appointment, participating artists will offer intimate performances and other arts experiences throughout the summer. All bookings are handled through the event website. Spatula&Barcode was founded …