Teachers and principals work together to spur mathematics success
Education
How UWM prepares future educators to teach reading
A top priority of the School of Education is making sure that the teachers of tomorrow can teach reading and writing to students of all backgrounds and abilities.
UWM grad student chosen for National Teachers Hall of Fame
Shelly Moore Krajacic, a South Milwaukee High School teacher and doctoral student in the Urban Education program at UWM, was one of just five chosen nationwide.
Future educators to gather at UWM
High school students, teachers and community partners will gather at UWM on Oct. 27 to learn about potential careers in education at the Future Educators Summit.
School of Education team receives grant for inclusive early childhood program
Faculty members from the School of Education recently received a $2.87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for an inclusive early childhood education program.
Students get a boost from American Indian education program
The Leaders from a Good Land program, run by the Electa Quinney Institute at UWM, helps prepare and support teachers and administrators.
Alum opens children’s bookstore focusing on people of color
When Ashley Valentine was a child, she loved to read but was disappointed that few of the characters in books looked like her. Now she’s opened her own bookstore and tutoring center, Rooted MKE, focusing the needs of Black, Indigenous and other people of color.
Recent UWM alum honored as student teacher of the year in English
Student teaching is always a challenge, but Siraj Khan faced a harder than usual assignment. His student teaching started right after his students returned to the classroom after a long pandemic break.
UWM microcredentials offer specific skills in nonprofit management ‘a la carte’
Beginning this fall, UWM will be offering microcredentials in eight sought-after skill areas of nonprofit management. The program offers a way for people to learn without the commitment of seeking a full degree.
UWM education alum works to find the light in challenging students
Krishana Robinson teaches students who have been detained at Milwaukee’s juvenile justice center. It can be a difficult task, but she finds ways to help as many as she can.
Virtual tutoring program celebrates two years of helping students
Megan Tervoort is one of the hundreds of elementary and high school students who have benefited from a UWM effort started amid the pandemic shutdown to help students struggling with online classes.