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UW–Madison to host Byrd-McPhee as the fall 2020 Division of the Arts interdisciplinary artist

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The UW–Madison Division of the Arts welcomes Michele Byrd-McPhee as the fall 2020 interdisciplinary artist. Michele Byrd-McPhee is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, producer, curator, and director of Ladies of Hip-Hop. Byrd-McPhee has been working for many years to re-contextualize spaces and conversation about Hip-Hop culture along gender, sex, cultural and socio-historical, and racial lines. The UW–Madison Division of the Arts’ Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program (IARP) …

Fill the Hill (virtually) Oct. 21-23 and support the School of Education

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The flamingos are coming back … But this year, one of UW–Madison’s Homecoming traditions — Fill the Hill — is taking place virtually. Join us for a three-day digital fundraising spree beginning at 11 a.m. Central on Wednesday, Oct. 21 through 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. Every flamingo on the (virtual) hill represents a gift someone makes …

New Learning Analytics master’s program empowers people to use big data to improve education outcomes

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A new online MS in Educational Psychology, Learning Analytics option, offered through the UW–Madison Department of Educational Psychology, will help graduates improve teaching, learning, and educational policy by harnessing the power of big data to tackle a broad range of challenges. Graduates of the program will be equipped to help improve individual student learning, raise …

UW–Madison alum Kim featured in report for Columbia’s Teachers College

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UW–Madison alumna Woo-Jung Amber Kim was featured in a news article and video profile for Teacher’s College (TC) at Columbia University, where she graduated from the International Educational Development program in TC’s Department of International and Transcultural Studies in 2020. Previously, Kim received her bachelor’s degree in biology from UW–Madison, as well as her master’s degree in secondary education and …

Alum Fitzpatrick authors new ‘must read’ book on leadership

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A new book from UW–Madison alumnus James Fitzpatrick, titled “Beyond Theories and Degrees: The Alley Smarts of Educational Leadership,” aims to inspire future educational leaders. Fitzpatrick received his doctorate from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 1999, and he is the retired superintendent of the School District of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He is …

UW–Madison’s Simmons named advisor of the year at JCSU

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Tarryn Lael Simmons, who is pursuing a doctorate from UW–Madison’s School of Education, recently received the Advisor of the Year award from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Simmons is working toward a joint doctorate from the School’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Simmons was recognized for “her passion for and dedication …

UW alum Miller says children should take responsibility for their learning in new book

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UW–Madison alumnus Kevin Miller has authored a new book that is titled, “Know Power, Know Responsibility: How to Unleash the Potential of Every Child in America.” Miller received his master’s degree in 2002 from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He is the founder and director of Know Power, Know Responsibility LLC, …

UW–Madison’s Her selected as AAPA Leadership Fellow

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UW–Madison’s Pa Her was recently selected as an Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) Leadership Fellow. The two-year leadership pipeline program provides mentorship and professional development for early career psychologists, and also seeks to demystify leadership and provide access to leadership opportunities by creating more pathways for psychologists from diverse groups. Her earned her undergraduate degree, master’s degree, and …

Short is featured speaker Oct. 6 during Center for Healthy Minds’ series promoting mental well-being

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The School of Education’s Sarah Short is among UW–Madison and other experts being featured in the Center for Healthy Minds’ “The World We Make” virtual event series, which will take place Oct. 5-9. Short is an assistant professor and the Dorothy King Chair in Educational Psychology with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology. Short also is …

UW–Madison’s Barry receives prestigious Cartoonist of the Year award

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UW–Madison’s Lynda Barry is the recipient of the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, which is chosen by a secret ballot of the members of the National Cartoonists Society. This recognition is considered by many to be the cartooning profession’s highest honor. The award was presented to Barry online on Sept. 12, at …