ARC Grant Supports Research on Building Communities of Practice for Educators

Educational Psychology Associate Professor Chris Lawson’s project received 2026-2027 funding from UW-Milwaukee’s Advancing Research and Creativity (ARC) grant. The project is a collaboration with Liz Daniel, teaching faculty in Teaching & Learning. The award, titled “There and back again: An …

Marie LeJeune to lead School of Education

Marie LeJeune will join the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Education in June as associate dean and head of school. She replaces Hope Longwell-Grice who came out of retirement to fill the position on an interim basis.   LeJeune brings years …

UWM alum co-authors book to address reading crisis

Andrea Carter-Robin was disheartened when she read about recent fourth-grade reading scores that were at 32-year lows. “I’ve had fourth graders. That was my favorite grade to teach,” said Carter-Robin, who earned her bachelor’s degree in education from UWM in …

Scolavino honored for preparing science teachers

The Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers (WSST) awarded Ray Scolavino, one of its inaugural Legacy Awards at its March conference. The award honors his years of service to the organization. Scolavino, distinguished lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning, is program …

New book helps math success add up for youngest students

Early experiences can help young children build a foundation for later success in mathematics as well as other subjects. DeAnn Huinker and Melissa Hedges share ideas for helping the youngest math learners develop in a new book, published in November 2025. Huinker is a UWM professor …

Salto honored with reviewer award  

The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) selected Dante J. Salto as one of its 2025 “Outstanding Reviewers.” Salto, a UWM associate professor of higher education, was one of 25 reviewers who received the new award. ASHE is the main organization for scholars and researchers who study higher education in the United States. Salto was nominated …