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UW Press book inspires national framework for teaching about slavery
A new report found a broad failure of textbooks, state standards and pedagogy to adequately address the role slavery played in the development of the United States — or how its legacies still influence us today.
First cohort of Native students to graduate from UW–Madison college pipeline program
The extensive program for students from tribal communities is a new component of a long-running UW diversity initiative called the Information Technology Academy.
High school and middle school students crystallize science
From March 1 to April 30, participating students will work to grow large and high quality crystals from safe, common materials.
With $1.1 million grant, ‘public humanities’ program gains ground
“Engaging the Humanities” is a UW–Madison program launched to help graduate students in the humanities explore rewarding careers beyond academia.
Weather satellite extends beyond mission, into classrooms
Teachers from around the country are taking their experiences from the launch back to their schools through a program spearheaded by UW–Madison's Margaret Mooney.
UW–Madison teacher pay study informs policymakers
School districts and policymakers across Wisconsin exploring teacher pay alternatives have new information to help guide them: a recently released study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research in the UW–Madison School of Education.
UW-Madison’s PEOPLE program attracts record number of diverse students to campus
The 92 students, along with 170 high school scholars completing the pre-college preparation program, will be honored for their accomplishments at a banquet at noon on Friday, July 29, at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.
Conference will translate distance learning technology research into practice
Drawing on current research, the Distance Teaching & Learning conference will explore technology-enabled teaching environments, including virtual reality and multimedia.
Read On Wisconsin sponsors school visits by author Jacqueline Briggs Martin
The statewide, online literacy program is aimed at pre-K through high school students, promoting high-quality books throughout the year.
Cultivate Health initiative helps the school garden movement grow
Educational garden programs improve not just the health and well-being of children, but the choices they make regarding fruits and vegetables.
Wisconsin Energy Institute adds spark to Crawford County classroom
Lisa Andresen is teaching science for the first time this year with the help of two WEI educator institutes she attended.
Study: Highly specialized high school athletes more likely to have certain injuries
Until now, little research has been done on sports specialization in high school athletes — and what that might mean for their health.
Hess, McAvoy to receive Outstanding Book Award
The American Educational Research Association is recognizing the School of Education's Diana Hess and Paula McAvoy for “The Political Classroom: Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education.”
UW–Madison program brings Great World Texts into Wisconsin high schools
The Great World Texts program, sponsored by the Center for the Humanities, had more than 50 Wisconsin high school teachers participate last year.
Experienced evaluators to help educational organizations in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Center for Education Research, part of UW–Madison’s School of Education, has created the Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative.
Statewide contest challenges Wisconsin students to grow crystals
The 3rd annual Wisconsin Crystal Growing Contest is now enrolling middle school, high school and home schooled students for the contest that starts March 1.
Games no laughing matter as science teachers, designers work together
Learning by doing is central to the Field Day Lab’s philosophy, says director David Gagnon. "Why give people games when they can create games?"
$2.1 million grant will help gifted, low-income middle school students
The funding will make it possible to improve curriculum and educational programs for approximately 800 academically advanced 6th- and 7th-grade students in Wisconsin.
New tool helps school nurses treat chronic ailments in 30 Wisconsin counties
Lori Anderson, the daughter of an Oconomowoc school nurse, saw the daily challenges of school nurses even as a kid: not enough time, too few resources and isolation from peers.
UW-Madison breaks record for collecting school supplies at state fair
Going back to school after summer vacation can be rough. It's even harder for students who don't have the necessary school supplies.