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Thu
Nov
20

Lecture on student-centered coaching highlights American Education Week program

UW-Madison's School of Education will celebrate American Education Week by hosting a free, public lecture on Thursday night, Nov. 20, that speaks to the merits of student-centered coaching. The presentation, by Diane Sweeney, will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Education Building’s Wisconsin Idea Room.
Wed
Nov
19

Underwood calls on Wisconsinites to bolster commitment to public education

In honor of American Education Week, which runs Nov. 16 to 22, UW-Madison School of Education Dean Julie Underwood penned a letter to the editor. Her opinion piece, which was published in the online and print edition’s of today’s Capital Times newspaper, calls on people to both reflect on the outstanding public education system we have here in Wisconsin and to rejuvenate their commitment to public education.
Fri
Nov
14

Dean Underwood to step aside from post in August and return to faculty

After nearly a decade leading UW-Madison’s School of Education, Dean Julie Underwood announced today that she is stepping aside from her post in August 2015 to return to the faculty. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as dean of the School of Education for 10 years,” says Underwood. “I intend to remain active in UW life and continue working as a member of the faculty.” She has been dean since August 2005, with a short break in those duties from January to July 2009, when she served as UW-Madison’s interim provost.
Wed
Aug
20

UW-Madison's pre-college programs open doors for leadership roles

Filling an array of interests, the UW-Madison's pre-college programs cater to a variety of age groups and vary in length, ranging from several days to a full summer. In addition to teaching academic subject material, the camps give elementary through high school students a sense of independence before they head off to college, including living in UW-Madison residence halls.
Thu
Aug
14

WTJM reports how back-to-school drive supports Milwaukee children

UW-Madison once again hosted a school supply drive at the Wisconsin State Fair, with this year's monetary donations of more than $10,000 nearly doubling last year's. School supply donations were also up over last year with 141 55-gallon bags collected, up from last year's 125 bags. Following up on that success, WTMJ 4 -- Milwaukee’s NBC affiliate -- recently produced a report showing viewers where some of the supplies ended up and giving them a feel for how those supplies will help local children.
Thu
Aug
07

UW-Madison breaks record for collecting school supplies at State Fair

UW-Madison once again held a school supply drive at the Wisconsin State Fair, with this year's monetary donations nearly doubling last year's. A total of $10,111.36 was donated, up from last year's $5,479.04. School supply donations were also up over last year with 141 55-gallon bags collected, up from last year's 125 bags. Beth Giles-Klinkner, the interim assistant dean for outreach and partnerships in the School of Education, helped facilitate the school supply drive.
Fri
Jul
04

Summer 2014 Learning Connections now available online

The latest edition of Learning Connections, the School of Education’s alumni magazine, is now posted online. The cover stories for this most recent issue include a look at The Network, a new project within the School that’s building collaborations between university researchers and educators in the field, and an article showcasing the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, which is examining some of the most critical issues facing higher education today.
Fri
Jun
27

Local media highlight latest development in Forward Madison collaborative

On Thursday, the CUNA Mutual Group announced it is committing $1.2 million to Forward Madison, a collaborative between the UW-Madison School of Education and the Madison Metropolitan School District that was made public in March. Several local media outlets picked up on the news with a range of reports.
Thu
Jun
26

UW, Madison Schools collaborative receives ‘game-changing’ grant from CUNA Mutual Group

The CUNA Mutual Group announced Thursday it is committing $1.2 million to Forward Madison, a collaborative between the UW-Madison School of Education and the Madison Metropolitan School District that was announced in March. Forward Madison strengthens the long-standing relationships between the School of Education and Madison Schools by supporting new educators, providing continued professional learning for educators and improving the diversity of MMSD’s workforce.
Thu
Jun
19

State teachers to showcase action research projects on campus June 20

Teachers from across the state will be on the UW-Madison campus Friday, June 20, showcasing their work during an annual Celebration of Research event. Four cohorts of teachers -– two from rural Wisconsin, one from the Milwaukee area and one from Madison -- have spent much of the 2013-14 academic year engaged in provocative and informative action research projects. They'll be sharing their findings from 9 a.m. to noon in the Town Center of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.
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