UW-Madison School of Education

Before the academic year began, we made time for a little celebration at the annual Welcome Back Bash. Faculty and staff gathered at the Memorial Union to enjoy lunch and reconnect. We welcomed Dean Marcelle Haddix, as well as new faculty and staff.

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On, Wisconsin! A talented and diverse cohort of new faculty members is joining the UW-Madison School of Education this fall.

School of Education welcomes ten new faculty members to campus The UW–Madison School of Education is bringing another talented and diverse cohort of new faculty members to campus this year!

Congratulations to Libby Hladik, a doctoral candidate with the UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology and the Occupational Therapy Program, who will conduct her research in the Czech Republic!

School of Education's Hladik selected as Fulbright Scholar for 2024-25 UW–Madison graduate student Libby Hladik, a doctoral candidate with the Department of Kinesiology and the Occupational Therapy Program, is among 11 Fulbright U.S. Scholars who were selected from UW–Madison this year.

As parents, students, and teachers prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, experts from UW–Madison’s School of Education are ready to share their thoughts with members of the media on a range of school and education-related topics.

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Experts from UW–Madison can share insights as students head back to school As parents, students, and teachers prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, experts from UW–Madison’s School of Education are ready to share their thoughts with members of the media on a range of school and education-related topics.

According to a new study from UW-Madison researchers, in collaboration with New York University, transgender students are more likely to seek support from school staff and less likely to seek support from their parents when compared to their cisgender peers.

Transgender students more likely to seek support at school than cisgender peers, UW–Madison study finds Transgender students are more likely to seek support from school staff and less likely to seek support from their parents when compared to their cisgender peers, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and New York University.

Our last closes the curtain on our weekly program highlights. The Theatre and Drama program, housed within the UW Madison University Theatre (Department of Theatre and Drama), offers students a range of educational options across the performing arts, from acting to stage design. It also includes the ability to study abroad in London! To learn more, click below.

https://theatre.wisc.edu/academics/

Douglas Rosenberg is a Professor of Art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an award winning film maker. He will be at Mystery To Me on Tuesday, August 27th at 6pm talking about his new book Staring At The Sky! This is an event you won’t want to miss.
Go to our events calendar to register!

The School of Education is introducing a new nine-credit graduate certificate program in Education Law and Civil Rights! The program is aimed at equipping aspiring school leaders and others with the expertise to navigate and address legal issues that arise within the education system.

School of Education launches new Education Law and Civil Rights certificate The UW–Madison School of Education's new graduate certificate program in Education Law and Civil Rights will equip aspiring school leaders and others with the expertise to navigate and address legal issues that arise within the education system.

Thanks to a generous donation, new scholarships for our Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation program will be available this academic year! The scholarships, worth up to $8000 each, will be awarded to admitted students working in rural school districts.

UW-Madison Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis (ELPA)

Scholarships honor Thompson’s family legacy Up to eight new scholarships will be awarded annually — with those who are employed by rural school districts receiving priority consideration.

Third Early Career Teaching Institute in the books! 📚 Participants enjoyed enriching group learning experiences, and making connections with faculty, staff, and fellow alums over meals and events. Special thanks to keynote speaker, Rebecka Peterson, the 2023 National Teacher of the Year! Professional Learning and Community Education - PLACE, UW-Madison

Photos by Andy Manis

Dean Marcelle Haddix spent Wednesday up in the Chippewa Valley as part of University of Wisconsin-Madison's 175th anniversary tour to the region that includes Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.

It started with a live interview on WEAU-TV’s “Hello Wisconsin” morning show, with Dean Haddix discussing our amazing Teacher Pledge program. She then spent the day meeting with a range of education and state leaders before attending the big event at the Leinie Lodge.

Students who major in our Rehabilitation Psychology program – our ninth – are interested in helping individuals with disabilities overcome barriers in their daily life. To help with this outcome, students take a required internship that gives them valuable, real-world experiences.

To learn more about this program, as well as the UW-Madison Department of Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education, click below.

https://rpse.education.wisc.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/

Kicking off the week in the best way possible – doughnuts, coffee, and warm welcomes on the patio!

Join us as we celebrate and welcome our new Dean, Marcelle Haddix to the School of Education. 🎉 👐

Our eighth is our Physical Education program! Housed within the UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology, this program develops professionals who transform physical education into a powerful experience for people of all ages. Some alumni have even gone on to work at the NCAA Division I level, the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the National Football League!

To read more about this program and department, click below.

https://kinesiology.education.wisc.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bs-in-physical-education/

Making sure faculty are trained in the latest industry-based cultural knowledge is better than prioritizing hires of faculty with industry experience, according to a new journal article from a School of Education faculty member.

Study from UW–Madison’s Hora finds industry experience isn’t necessary for teaching workplace skills

Three faculty from the School of Education have been honored with prestigious research awards from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research! David Kaplan, Emily Arthur, and Andy Garbacz are among just 32 faculty from across campus who were chosen to receive a 2024-2025 WARF Named Professorship or H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship.

Three School of Education faculty honored with campuswide WARF professorship, Romnes fellowship research honors Three faculty from the School of Education have been honored with prestigious campuswide research awards from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education.

Resources and programs that would effectively close opportunity gaps for primary and secondary school students in North Carolina would require a roughly 200% increase in funding, according to a new report co-authored by a School of Education faculty member.

New report from UW–Madison’s Saldaña offer price tag for closing educational opportunity gaps in North Carolina

Phoebe Bacon, a senior pursuing a health promotion and health equity major in the School of Education, is competing in the Olympic Games this week in Paris!

School of Education student swims in the Olympics this week UW–Madison student Phoebe Bacon, a senior pursuing a health promotion and health equity major in the School of Education, is competing in the Olympic Games this week in Paris!

Housed within the No. 1-ranked UW-Madison Dept. of Educational Psychology, our Learning Analytics program is for data-driven professionals looking to address the challenges in today's learning environments. Our seventh is completely online, has zero textbook costs, and is taught by renowned learning science researchers.

If you're passionate about education and have a data-oriented mind, this program is for you! Click to learn more.
https://learninganalytics.education.wisc.edu/

With a focus on domestic and global education policy and practice, the Education Policy Studies program, our sixth , explores the relationships among education, inequality, and social justice. Upon graduating, students are prepared to work at the local, state, national and international levels – or to pursue a graduate degree in a range of education fields. To learn more about this program and the UW-Madison Department of Educational Policy Studies, click below!

https://eps.education.wisc.edu/

Nineteen UW–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024, including four who are current and former UW–Madison School of Education students and employees. Congratulations!

Four with School of Education ties named in Madison365’s list of influential Asian Americans Nineteen UW–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024, including four who are current and former UW–Madison School of Education students and employees.

This summer and fall, University Theatre will launch its 2024-25 season with the staging of Tony Kushner’s acclaimed two-part play, “Angels in America.” Tickets for the summer run of Part 1 are available now!

University Theatre to present Tony Kushner’s epic ‘Angels in America’ This summer and fall, University Theatre will launch its 2024-25 season with the staging of Tony Kushner’s acclaimed two-part play, “Angels in America.”

Seven individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to this year's cohort of Morgridge Fellows! As fellows, they will participate in a year-long learning community designed to further institutionalize and support Community-Engaged Scholarship.

Seven from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows Seven individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to the 2024-25 cohort of Morgridge Fellows.

Our Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation program is an online master’s degree offered through the UW-Madison Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis (ELPA). Our fifth prepares educators to take on a leadership role within K-12 school systems, readying them to apply for a Wisconsin principal license upon graduation.

Click to learn more on how our program makes a difference!

https://elpa.education.wisc.edu/academics/m-s-in-educational-policy-and-leadership-analysis/principal-preparation-program

Two outstanding undergraduate projects with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been awarded Wisconsin Idea Fellowships this year.

Two projects with School of Education ties win Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Two outstanding undergraduate projects with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education are among five that have been awarded Wisconsin Idea Fellowships this year.

For students looking to become expert counselors, our MS in Counseling has you covered. Our fourth program prepares learners to help those in need across a variety of community and agency settings through a mix of coursework, labs, and field experiences.

To learn more about this program, as well other offerings housed within our Counseling Psychology Department, click below!

counselingpsych.education.wisc.edu/academics

The 14-credit program in Dance Education, which launches this fall, will provide students with specialized knowledge specific to the field, and prepare them for a variety of careers that involve teaching dance or integrating dance in the classroom.

School of Education launches new Dance Education certificate program

UW–Madison's Thomas Owenby was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Owenby, who is the School of Education's associate dean for teacher education, joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.

UW–Madison's Owenby named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders UW–Madison's Thomas Owenby, the School of Education's associate dean for teacher education, was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact.

"Education is for all of us," says WCER Director Courtney Bell, who recently spoke with PBS Wisconsin journalist Murv Seymour for a wide-ranging “In Focus” interview around the state of education in the U.S and abroad. She also discussed new WCER research on teaching — including simulations that support teacher learning.

WCER Director Courtney Bell speaks with PBS Wisconsin PBS Wisconsin journalist Murv Seymour spoke with WCER Director Courtney Bell for a wide-ranging "In Focus" interview recently around the state of education in the U.S and abroad, as well as about new WCER research on teaching — including simulations that support teacher learning.

Congratulations to our Field Day Lab, who won two awards at the Games for Change Awards. Their game Headlines and High Water earned Best in Learning and Best in Civics. 🏆

Media literacy game from UW–Madison’s Field Day Lab wins big at Games for Change Awards An educational video game focused on media literacy created at UW–Madison’s Field Day Lab won two top honors at the 2024 Games for Change Awards last week.