University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Rethinking fraction instruction: New study shows young children’s brains are wired to understand ratios — and it could change the way fractions are taught

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By Charlene N. Rivera-Bonet, Waisman Science Writer At a Glance: Long before children start using slices of pizzas to learn about fractions, their brains are already wired to understand ratios. Yet, fractions tend to be hard and cause anxiety for math learners. A new study from the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison reveals that children as …

Q&A: UW–Madison alum Carlos Bustamante shares his journey to athletic training for NBA stars

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By Laurel White UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program, housed in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, recently marked a quarter century of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). In the summer 2025 issue of Learning Connections, UW–Madison alumni working as athletic trainers at the highest levels of professional sports shared …

Q&A: UW–Madison alum Geoff Kaplan reflects on decades of athletic training in the NFL

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By Laurel White UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program, housed in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, recently marked a quarter century of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). In the summer 2025 issue of Learning Connections, UW–Madison alumni working as athletic trainers at the highest levels of professional sports shared …

Game Changers: Badger Inquiry on Sport breaks ground on the science of leadership

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By Laurel White One April evening around 7 p.m., Peter Miller got a text from David Edwards, an offensive lineman for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. Edwards, who is part of a leadership program coordinated by Miller and former Badger football player and current Miami Dolphins captain Alec Ingold, had a question: Is there any scholarly …

Six leadership tips from Coach Phil Jackson

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Hall of Fame Coach Phil Jackson has won more NBA championships than any other head coach and helped shape legendary players including Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant. He teaches a class in the School of Education’s Master’s in Sports Leadership program alongside Professor Peter Miller, whose groundbreaking research includes a focus on the …

‘It Was a Dream Job’: Truman Lowe’s legacy at UW–Madison lives on through new scholarship

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By Kari Dickinson When acclaimed Ho-Chunk sculptor Truman Lowe passed away in 2019, he left behind more than a body of internationally celebrated artwork. As a longtime faculty member in School of Education’s Art Department, he was also a dedicated educator and respected mentor who helped shape generations of emerging artists. Now that legacy continues …

UW–Madison alumna Carrie Coon earns Emmy nomination for ‘The White Lotus’

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UW–Madison alum Carrie Coon, who earned her MFA in acting from the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama in 2006, has earned her third Primetime Emmy nomination. Coon was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Laurie in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.” Coon is one …

Improving college access: UW–Madison’s Odle helps launch one of the largest education research studies of the century

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By the School of Education’s Office of Research & Scholarship Communications In a groundbreaking project that could reshape the national college admissions landscape, the state of Tennessee launched TN Direct Admissions last week, a pilot program offering automatic college admission and personalized financial aid estimates to approximately 41,000 high school seniors. At the heart of this …

Through the Fog: Project seeks best way to measure one long-term effect of COVID-19

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By Laurel White  When Chris Hodge had COVID-19, her symptoms were mostly indistinguishable from the asthma she deals with on a regular basis. For her, the aftermath of the illness has been more challenging. She finds herself to be a little more forgetful. Sometimes, she walks into rooms and her purpose slips away. She pauses …

School of Education doctoral student featured on ‘Future Ancestors’ podcast

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UW–Madison doctoral student Tony DelaRosa, who is pursuing his doctorate in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), was recently featured on the “Future Ancestors” podcast. The episode spotlights DelaRosa’s personal and professional journey — from growing up in Ohio to becoming a national voice in education, racial equity, and ethnic studies advocacy. …