Welcome to the online edition of Learning Connections, a news magazine from the UW-Madison School of Education. This issue is dedicated to UW-Madison's "Year of the Wisconsin Idea" - filled with news about School of Education faculty, staff, students and alumni who are extending the work that begins on our campus into the community and across the state and the nation.
CONTENTS
Message from New External Relations Assoc. Dean, Dawn Crim
Features
– School of Education Leaders Kick Off Translational Research Initiative with 4K Program
– Art Education Alumna Helen Burish Connects Campus and Schools with Outreach Endowment
News from Our Departments and Programs
– News from Educational Policy Studies: Sara Goldrick-Rab and Doug Harris Examine Effects of Need-Based Grant for WI Students
– News from Occupational Therapy: Ruth Benedict Studies Cerebral Palsy Intervention for Children
– News from Rehabilitation Psychology: Fong Chan Applies $5 Million Grant to Better Serve People with Disabilities
– News from Physical Education: Centennial
– News from Dance: Kate Corby Inspires Next Generation
SoE News
– Q&A with WCEPS Director Matt Messinger
– Education Building Earns Highest Rating for "Green" Construction
– 2011 American Education Week
Student Profiles
– School of Education Students Receive University Awards for Excellence in Scholarship and Service
– Educational Leadership Graduate Student Doubles as Badger Football Star
Alumni Milestones
All photos by Rebecca K Quigley or School of Education stock, except where indicated. All alumni photos submitted by the individuals.
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