Tag School of Education
‘Almost magical’: Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum empowers young people with disabilities
The School of Education’s six-day residency program instills leadership, self-advocacy and career awareness.
Game changers: ‘Badger Inquiry on Sport’ breaks ground on the science of leadership
A a research partnership between the School of Education and UW Athletics is delivering insightful results for high-level players who want to work on the psychological aspects of their game.
Research project aims to measure brain fog as long-term effect of COVID-19
The findings of the study could inform the development of more targeted therapies to combat the effects of brain fog, which include memory loss, attention deficits and fatigue, that can make it hard to complete the tasks of daily life.
UW–Madison graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News
The School of Education was ranked first in the nation for the second year in a row, and a wide variety of other fields were also ranked highly.
Media advisory: UW–Madison experts address back-to-school topics
Get your backpack ready. School is almost in session. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison can discuss a variety of subjects…
UW–Madison names Haddix new School of Education dean
Haddix has held numerous leadership positions in her 16 years at Syracuse University and currently serves as associate provost for strategic initiatives. She also led for two terms as chair of the Reading and Language Arts department in the School of Education at Syracuse. Haddix describes her work as “very interdisciplinary” and believes the School of Education’s focus on education, arts and health is aligned with her vision of what a holistic approach to education should be.
Search begins for next School of Education dean
A search is underway for the next dean of the School of Education to lead the school's academic and executive affairs at one of the nation's most prominent schools of education. Listening sessions on Jan. 16 and 17 will give community members the opportunity to provide input and ask questions. The application for full consideration is March 18.
Seed by Seed
In celebration of the University of Wisconsin’s 175th anniversary, banners designed in collaboration by Molli Pauliot, Marianne Fairbanks and Stephen Hilyard merge traditional Ho-Chunk handcrafts with cutting edge animation software to create a design that honors Ho-Chunk heritage and the technical skill of the handmade.
Artists bring Ho-Chunk beadwork, imagery to giant banners on Bascom Hall
At a special ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 7, the campus community and invited guests celebrated the installation of Ho-Chunk banners on Bascom Hall, commissioned as part of the University of Wisconsin's 175th anniversary.
Hess announces decision to step down as School of Education dean
Diana Hess, dean of UW's School of Education since 2015, will return to the faculty in summer 2024, leaving a legacy of growth, excellence and innovation at one of the nation’s most prominent schools of education.
Four things an educational psychologist wants you to know about AI in the classroom
A former classroom teacher, a parent and scholar of technology and learning offers a few suggestions — and some assurances — about what to expect from AI in the near future.
UW–Madison experts address back-to-school topics
School’s in. And so are experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison who can discuss a variety of subjects related to the start of a new school year.
SSTAR Lab project will connect Native students with financial support
UW–Madison will collaborate on a project to give Native students a comprehensive resource of college-level financial aid programs and policies.
Commencement spotlight: From uncertain future to clinical doctorate, a three-time Badger shares her story
Yasmeena Ougayour, who credits her parents for instilling in her the desire and the skills to pursue higher education, will earn her third diploma from the University of Wisconsin–Madison this May.
Meet the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize some of the university’s finest educators.
Hess to serve as interim provost
Diana Hess, dean of the School of Education and Karen A. Falk Distinguished Chair of Education, will become interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 1, when Provost John Karl Scholz assumes the interim chancellor position.
Headed in the write direction
The Greater Madison Writing Project at UW–Madison works with teachers in rural Wisconsin school districts, such as Jessica White in Gresham, to offer professional development for educators as well as enrichment opportunities for students and young adult writers.
Morgridge Center has new director, new home
Travis Wright, a nationally recognized expert in school-based support for children and families undergoing trauma, has been named faculty director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service.
Jerome Chazen leaves lasting impact on UW–Madison and the arts
“Jerry was deeply devoted to the arts and to education,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “His commitment to UW–Madison will live on in the Chazen Museum of Art and the many lives he touched.”
Chalking up UW’s international presence
Students drew international flags in chalk along the Bascom Hill sidewalk in front of the Education Building to mark International Education Week.