UW–Madison Professor Emeritus Donald McCarty, who served as dean of the School of Education from 1966 to 1975, died on Feb. 1, 2021 at the age of 99. “Dean McCarty played an important and pivotal role in the history of the UW–Madison School of Education,” says current School of Education Dean Diana Hess. “His energy, …
Li Chiao-Ping Dance has been awarded a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to support the creation of “Here Lies the Truth.” Li Chiao-Ping Dance’s (LCPD) project is among 1,073 across the nation totaling nearly $25 million that were selected during this first round of fiscal year 2021 funding in the Grants for Arts …
During the course of the academic year, we’ll be sharing out Q&As completed by our newest faculty members in an effort to introduce them to our campus and School of Education communities. Name: Hailey Love Title, including department and school: Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education Hometown: Houston, Texas Educational/professional background: BS …
Discover the latest developments in fine arts, craft, and design at free public lectures by some of the most prominent artists, critics, and gallery and museum directors! The Visiting Artist Colloquium, hosted by the School of Education’s Art Department, is held on Wednesdays from 5 – 6:15 p.m. during the academic year, and is free and …
The UW–Madison Dance Department presents its Faculty Concert 2021, a livestream event including dance works from faculty members Chris Walker, Karen McShane-Hellenbrand, Collette Stewart, and Maree ReMalia, and guest artist Kia Smith. The works have been scheduled in three separate programs and will be presented live between Friday, Feb. 12, and Sunday, Feb. 14, via the department’s YouTube channel. “Abundant Us” …
The UW–Madison Community Arts Collaboratory is receiving an NEA Research Lab award to support a new study examining the value of community arts education initiatives. “The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to welcome UW–Madison’s Community Arts Collaboratory into the network of labs across the country that are doing important work in this …
For generations, scholars, civil rights leaders, ministers, activists, and educators have pushed, fought, and even died for simply daring to communicate the need for equity and inclusion. Today, more than ever, it is necessary to have real conversations that illuminate the ills in our society that perpetuate systemic racism and negatively impact future generations. But …
UW–Madison’s LaVar Charleston, the School of Education’s associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion, was named to Gov. Tony Evers’ Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion. The council is designed to provide strategic guidance in developing a sustainable framework to promote and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion practices across Wisconsin state government. “It is a …
UW–Madison student Claudia Matta Ramly was recently selected as one of “365 Inspiring Arab Women” by Women in Business Arabia. Ramly is a PhD student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology. She is also a project assistant in the Learning, Representations, and Technology Lab, housed in the School of Education. Women in Business Arabia and …
By Lisa Bauer, Continuing Studies Graduate students committed to tackling education opportunity gaps can apply for the Committed Scholars Program to earn their master’s in educational psychology with a concentration in the growing field of learning analytics. The Master of Science in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics program empowers graduates to change teaching, learning, and policy by harnessing …