University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Cap Times puts spotlight on UW–Madison alum Caire, who is launching charter school

Caire, who earned his undergraduate degree from the School of Education in 2000, is a national leader in K-12 education reform, economic and workforce development, and community transformation. Caire’s One City Early Learning Center will expand to One City Schools this fall, which is “one of the state’s first 4K and kindergarten charter options authorized …

The Network hosts tour exploring educational opportunities in Wisconsin

The Network is housed within the UW–Madison School of Education. Starting at the Education Building, 45 international and domestic graduate students and visiting scholars gathered each day and boarded a bus to visit multiple educational sites around south-central and southeastern Wisconsin in early May. The dynamic and informative tour included stops and learning opportunities at four …

Doctor of Occupational Therapy program provides flexible, customized path to advancement

“The program offers flexibility while keeping you on a timeline,” Schaffer said. “Although time consuming, it is achievable, and the benefits far outweigh the stress.” The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is designed as a post-professional clinical doctorate that prepares working occupational therapists for advanced-level practice, leadership, and research. The program’s interprofessional focus helps students …

In Imaging Self, high school students explore the arts — and themselves — in a college setting

Julien Johnson recited his poem “Thinking … Not Living,” about transcending limitations. Grace Greene sang her song “Untitled,” about overcoming doubt and fear. Rowan Suhre performed his movement piece “Walking in Heels,” about struggling for personal growth. The students spoke their truth in a July 27 showcase for Imaging Self (Integrated Art 330), a new summer program …

Vialogues features research of UW–Madison’s McKinney de Royston

McKinney de Royston is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Vialogues is a community of learners that center discussion through video. The article was titled, “He’s More Like a ‘Brother’ Than a Teacher”: Politicized Caring in a Program for African American Males.” Positive student-teacher relationships are known to benefit …

WISC-TV spotlights Bell’s work on specialization in youth sports

Bell is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. Bell’s study explores the issues that are linked to focusing too much on one sport, otherwise known as overspecialization, including how overspecialized young athletes are much more likely to get tired during the day. In the article, Bell said there’s a need …