When the Department of Public Education (DPI) shifted the requirements for certifying English Language Arts teachers because of state mandates, the School of Education’s English Education team chose to reimagine the program. Kristine Lize, director of the English Education program, led the effort,… Read more
The teacher shortage is urgent, especially in urban schools. When school started this year, more than 200 Milwaukee Public Schools didn’t have licensed teachers. That’s why the project Angel Hessel, distinguished lecturer, and Liz Daniel, teaching faculty, are working on… Read more
The teachers who share their classrooms with School of Education student teachers – known as cooperating teachers – play a vital role in preparing these students to take charge of their own classrooms when they enter the profession. Anna Bierce, Clinical… Read more
Professor Craig Berg and Distinguished Lecturer Ray Scolavino’s ’s work with simulators and avatars in preparing teachers was featured in Phys.org. Phys.org News Story ASL students interpreted for a play presented by the Racine Theatre Guild. Lake Geneva Regional News… Read more
Jacarrie Carr, an alum who earned his bachelor’s degree in educational policy and community studies and master’s degree in cultural foundations of community engagement and education, was profiled in the Shepherd Express. The story highlighted Carr’s work with young people,… Read more
When you start a building project, you need a tool kit. Education students can also benefit from a “tool kit” that helps them begin to build their future career. That’s the idea behind the School of Education’s Jumpstart First-Year Experience… Read more
Congratulations to students who were awarded scholarships for this coming academic year. Thanks to our generous donors, the School of Education was able to award almost $589,750 in scholarships to 630 students for the 2023-2024 academic year. This number includes Chancellor’s… Read more
Please welcome Andrew Davis who is joining the School of Education Monday, July 17 as associate dean and head of school. His office is on the 5th Floor of Enderis. Hope Longwell-Grice, who has served in that position and has… Read more
Jaclyn Stoczanyn earned her master’s degree in administrative leadership from UWM in May and headed to Harvard University for four days in June. Stoczanyn is one of ten Milwaukee leaders selected to take part in the Harvard Kennedy School of… Read more
A School of Education, Women’s Giving Circle grant for 2023 will help the teachers who work with UWM student teachers. Anna Bierce, Clinical Experience Coordinator, and Jenny Brownson, Teaching Faculty for the elementary education program, are designing an effort to… Read more
