University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Q&A with Percival Matthews: ‘Diversity is one of our greatest strengths’

Ask Percival Matthews about his vision for what equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work across the UW–Madison School of Education should look like, and he pauses for a moment. He has his own ideas. Plenty of them. But he also acknowledges that EDI work can be hard — and stresses how one person can’t do …

New Tandem Press exhibition will show prints, paintings by UW–Madison professor emeritus

Tandem Press is excited to host an exhibition of prints and paintings by Madison-based artist and UW–Madison Professor Emeritus T.L. Solien this fall. The exhibition, titled “Along the Way,” will open on Friday, Nov. 4, in the Apex Gallery (1743 Commercial Avenue, Madison). Solien, who was a professor in the School of Education’s Art Department for 23 …

‘Dr. Dyslexia Dude’ graphic novels receive Wisconsin Innovation Award

UW–Madison’s Shawn Anthony Robinson, a senior research associate with Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB) housed in the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research, along with his collaborators are the recipients of a Wisconsin Innovation Award for their “Dr. Dyslexia Dude” graphic novels. Robinson is a co-author of the series, with Inshirah …

MSAN conference for students kicks off year of change for equity organization

Online offering from MSAN Network explores topics such as implicit bias, race, power In a new academic year packed with potential changes for the organization, UW−Madison’s MSAN Network decided to keep one thing the same. By Karen Rivedal, WCER Communications Its signature annual event for high school students — the MSAN Intersectional Social Justice Collaborative (ISJC) to …

Two students from School of Education are Kohler Fellows for 2022-23

Two students from the UW–Madison School of Education are recipients of Marie Christine Kohler Fellowships from the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery (WID) for the 2022-23 academic year. Kohler Fellows are graduate or professional students at UW–Madison who are selected on the strength of their commitment and abilities to contribute to interdisciplinary thought. Kohler Fellows work and collaborate …

UW-Madison researcher working to shed light on the disability community’s experience during pandemic

By Laurel White Albert had 55 pairs of sunglasses – a pair to match every conceivable outfit. He had style, and his classmates at Marshall High School loved him for it. He also loved to dance, to show off his skills in track and field, and the Milwaukee Bucks. “He was my pride and joy,” said …

Renowned actor, UW alum André De Shields visits campus, meets with School of Education faculty and students

By Kari Dickinson Tony Award-winning actor and UW–Madison alumnus André De Shields paid a visit to his alma mater on his “day off” last Monday, to see the new exhibit that honors him at Alumni Park. De Shields, who graduated from UW–Madison in 1970 with a BA in English, has achieved an international reputation as one of …

See student artists in action at the Art Department’s Open Studio Day on Nov. 5

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 6 p.m. as the School of Education’s Art Department once again hosts its annual Open Studio Day. Over 50 artist studios will be open at this autumn arts celebration. Meet the student artists, see their work, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their working process. All studios and …

UW–Madison student Greer is co-author of article examining COVID-19 learning loss

UW–Madison student CJ Greer is the co-author of an article published in the journal Children and Schools that is titled, “The COVID-19 Learning Loss: Fact or Stigma?” Greer is a PhD student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. The article, which Greer wrote with Brandon D. Mitchell, a doctoral candidate …

Halverson named Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education

Richard Halverson was recently appointed as the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education in the UW–Madison Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Halverson, who joined the UW–Madison faculty in 2001 as an assistant professor, has spent his career in higher education creating knowledge and resources for educators and school leaders to improve learning …