Tag School of Education

Digital revolution is happening outside the classroom

October 6, 2009

The way we learn is changing, but schools are having trouble keeping up. While technology dominates daily life and work, it still plays a limited role in public schools filled with students who are increasingly learning outside the classroom with help from cell phones, computers and video games, says Rich Halverson, a professor of educational leadership and policy analysis and co-author of the new book “Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology.”

Federal grants power research on computer games and learning

September 29, 2009

A research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently won $4.5 million in federal grants to study computer games and learning.

UW-Madison welcomes new faculty

September 9, 2009

Alongside the slew of incoming freshmen, another group of new Badgers is making a debut at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall.

UW-Madison hosts campuswide series on future of hip hop in academia

September 8, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a semester-long fall lecture series based on the scholarship and art of hip hop.

PEOPLE honors high school graduates, welcomes new freshmen

July 29, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will celebrate its eighth year of an important pipeline for student diversity from noon-2 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way.

Stricker marks PGA funding to expand UW–Madison golf instruction

July 8, 2009

Professional golfer Steve Stricker is giving a boost to student golf instruction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison by designating the university to receive $45,000 through the 2008 Ryder Cup Outreach Program.

Self-study course assists those planning for retirement

June 24, 2009

As Judy Ettinger puzzled over her retirement options a few years ago, her 30-plus years of experience in career counseling and career development proved to be invaluable.

Community engagement moves World Dance Alliance Assembly

May 26, 2009

Madison, Wis., will become the world's dance hot spot May 28-31 when the University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program hosts the World Dance Alliance-Americas (WDAA) General Assembly.

Professor elected to National Academy of Education

May 21, 2009

Kenneth Zeichner, the Hoefs-Bascom Professor of Teacher Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and associate dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Education (NAEd).

Weeklong celebration marks opening of UW–Madison’s Art Lofts facility

April 28, 2009

The tower of bright red steel girders signals that the former university warehouse at the edge of campus has been transformed. Facing the Kohl Center across Frances Street, the tower marks the main entrance to the Art Lofts, the new state-of-the-art facility for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Art Department.

Dance Program: ‘Small, but mighty’

March 11, 2009

There’s no telling where a dancer may land. Rahm Emmanuel, President Obama’s point man, turned down a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School. Maya Angelou, poet, writer, journalist and activist, began her career on stage as a dancer.

UW-Madison develops career-information systems for Singapore

February 23, 2009

The Singapore Ministry of Education has awarded a four-year $3.5 million contract to the Center on Education and Work (CEW) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education for localizing CEW's WISCareers and CareerLocker online career-information systems for use in Singapore schools.

UW-Madison graduate programs fare well in annual U.S. News rankings

April 2, 2008

A number of graduate programs and specialties at UW–Madison scored high marks in the 2009 "Best Graduate Schools" edition of U.S. News and World Report.

Six faculty members receive Kellett Mid-Career Awards

March 18, 2008

Six UW–Madison faculty have been honored for their research with Kellett Mid-Career Awards.

Art Department mourns loss of faculty member

March 12, 2008

On Tuesday afternoon, March 11, Art Department staff learned that a beloved member of the department, Professor Gelsy Verna, passed away. This was very unexpected, and the cause of her death is currently unknown. Her young daughter Clara is being well cared for.

Professor helps schools meet the demands of high-stakes accountability

January 24, 2008

Richard Halverson, an education leadership and policy analysis professor, is focusing his research on examining how schools are approaching the tough standards established by the federal No Child Left Behind law.

Conference to examine intersection of faith and schools

January 8, 2008

Scholars from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other institutions will meet early in February to discuss the intersections of religion and education in the United States and around the world.

New program takes grassroots approach to training school leaders

December 5, 2007

Schools across the United States today face more pressure than ever to boost student performance levels and close the gaps in achievement between students of different racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. While many schools are struggling to make adequate progress, others have developed strategies that are contributing to significant improvements.

UW-Madison explores its global scope during International Education Week

November 12, 2007

Whether through study abroad programs, international teaching and research collaborations, language study opportunities, or the thousands of students from around the world who benefit from our campus every year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is truly a global university.

Panel highlights global perspectives on education

October 31, 2007

A group of doctoral students will offer global perspectives on education in “Schooling Around the World: Sights, Sounds, Stories and Travels,” a program sponsored by the Department of Educational Policy Studies on Wednesday, Nov. 14, to mark International Education Week.