University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison’s Padilla wins inaugural Royal Photographic Society award for documentary photography

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UW–Madison’s Darcy Padilla, an associate professor within the School of Education’s Art Department, was awarded the inaugural Award for Documentary Photography from the Royal Photographic Society in November. One of the world’s oldest photographic societies, the U.K.-based organization has been presenting awards since 1878. However, this is the first time it has presented an award specifically for documentary …

Special Education Teacher Residency Program recruitment now open for 2025 cohort

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The Wisconsin Center For Education Research, in collaboration with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, have announced recruitment for the 2025 cohort of the Special Education Teacher Residency Program is now open. This innovative program aims to address the critical shortage of special education teachers in MPS by …

Visit to Capitol helps EPS students engage with policymaking ‘as a lived experience’

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By Todd Finkelmeyer UW–Madison’s Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) is dedicated to helping students deepen and expand their understanding of educational policy and practice.  To prepare change-oriented professionals who can address challenges in a range of learning environments, students develop vital knowledge and skills through impactful course readings, enlightening classroom lectures and discussions, group projects, and …

UW–Madison’s Baldacchino publishes two papers examining pedagogical practices

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UW–Madison’s John Baldacchino, a professor in the School of Education’s Art Department and an affiliate in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, has recently published two papers that explore the influence of curriculum design and form on pedagogy. “Before Oedipus and the Sphinx: Embracing samhandling beyond the school” This paper, a chapter in the book …

Learning Analytics Q&A: Program gives Christina Hwang the skills to examine what stories can be told from data

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Are you looking to make an impact in education using data? The Master of Science in Educational Psychology – Learning Analytics program at UW–Madison is a fully online and skills-based degree designed for working professionals. Offered through the nation’s No. 1-ranked Department of Educational Psychology, the program is led by world-class faculty who give students the skills …

Q&A with 2024 winter graduate, Mallory Umar

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On Sunday, Dec. 15, UW–Madison and the School of Education will be recognizing its latest group of amazing graduates with 2024 Winter Commencement celebrations. We reached out to a few of our graduating students to learn more about their time at UW–Madison, and a bit about their future plans. Mallory Umar, a Brazilian American educator …

UW–Madison faculty honored with Exemplary Reviewer Award

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UW–Madison faculty members Xueli Wang and Taylor Odle, both members of the editorial board for The Journal of Higher Education, have been honored with the Exemplary Reviewer Award. Each year, five editorial board members are selected for this honor based on their performance in reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal. The selection is made by …

New Faculty Focus: Roberto Abadie

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During the course of the academic year, we’re sharing out Q&As completed by our newest faculty members to introduce them to our School and campus communities. Here is a Q&A from Roberto Abadie, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Hometown: Montevideo, Uruguay Educational/professional background: BA Sociology, Universidad de la República (Uruguay); MA Anthropology, Universite´ Laval …

UW–Madison’s Berland, Halverson named co-editors of the Journal of the Learning Sciences

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By Laurel White Two School of Education faculty members will serve as co-editors-in-chief of one of the most cited academic journals in education from 2025 through 2028. Leema Berland and Erica Halverson, both professors in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, will serve as co-editors-in-chief of the Journal of the Learning Sciences.  Journal of …

Q-A with visiting Fulbright TEA participant: Selma Secic, from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Earlier this academic year, 23 educators from 13 countries joined the UW–Madison School of Education community as part of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) program. The visiting teachers arrived from countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia on Sept. 11 and stayed through most of October.  The Fulbright TEA participants attended academic …