University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Tom Carpenter, transformer of child-centered math teaching, dies at 78

Carpenter, who turned 78 in July, joined the UW–Madison School of Education faculty in August 1975 and spent nearly 30 years as a leading teacher and researcher in the School’s top-ranked Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He officially retired in 2004 but continued to work for more than 10 years as a principal investigator on …

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 …

UW–Madison alum Stovall featured in forthcoming documentary ‘America to Me’

Stovall earned a degree in secondary education from the School of Education in 2007, and is about to move to Palo Alto, California, to pursue a Ph.D. in race, inequality, and language in education at Stanford University. Premiering on Aug. 26, “America to Me” is a 10-episode documentary series that asks the question, “Can a …

Brava quotes UW–Madison’s Stern in article on lifelong learning

Stern is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies. In the magazine article, Stern speaks about how he supports auditors and seniors returning to the classroom, and sees them as assets to classroom culture. “Providing space for auditors who are over 60 is an important embodiment of the Wisconsin …

UW–Madison alum Leonard awarded tenure at Clemson University

Leonard earned her Ph.D. from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction in 2012. Visit the Clemson University Arts and Creativity Lab here. Connect with us Recent News

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 …

UW–Madison alums Baker, Ross present ‘Being Forward’ at School of Education Gallery

Baker earned her MFA from ​the School of Education’s Art Department in 1990 and Ross received her master of fine arts in 1992. The “Being Forward” exhibition includes over 150 photographs featuring Madison women artists and art supporters posing as Ms. Forward, the iconic statue that has been on the Capitol grounds since her installation …

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 …