This week's ITP WCER seminar features UW-Madison Ed Psych Prof David Kaplan on 'Methods for Estimating the Pace of Progress to the United Nations Education Sustainable Development Targets' from noon-1:30 p.m. CT Friday in Ed Sciences Rm 259 or Zoom. More: go.wisc.edu/85v59o

Our WEC team had the honor of supporting students from Capital High in Madison, WI as they traveled to visit a set of HBCUs in the Atlanta area this month, alongside fellow supporters from Blackhawk Church. (1/2)

ITP Seminar this Friday -- David Kaplan on optimally predictive growth models for estimating the pace of progress toward education sustainable development goals

Congratulations, Xueli Wang !

15,178 attendees. 2,712 sessions. 59 countries. 1 amazing #AERA24 !

Ever wondered about how the design of AI technologies can enhance learning environments? UW-Madison's Sadhana Puntambekar and Shamya Karumbaiah have been researching how to harness the power of AI in classrooms. To find out more, read below!
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Notable #AERA2024 symposium! Join WCER Director Courtney Bell & others discussing groundbreaking new NAEd report, 'Reimagining Balanced Assessment Systems,' 9:35-11:05 am ET Sunday, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Salon C. Read report here: go.wisc.edu/5v69l8

It was wonderful seeing so many familiar faces and amazing faculty, staff, students, and alumni Friday night at our #AERA24 Reception! These photos from the event at the gorgeous Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts’ (PAFA) Samuel M V Hamilton Building were taken by Jorge Santiago.

Today at 3:05 pm, join #NCER Commissioner Liz Albro, PhD as she participates in a Graduate School Council fireside chat about education research can be disseminated thoughtfully to educators. #AERA24 Learn more: convention2.allacademic.com/one/aera/aera2…

Notable #AERA2024 symposium! Join WCER Director Courtney Bell & others discussing groundbreaking new NAEd report, 'Reimagining Balanced Assessment Systems,' 9:35-11:05 am ET Sunday, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Salon C. Read report here: go.wisc.edu/5v69l8

.UW–Madison School of Education published a feature on Xueli Wang and her new book, DELIVERING PROMISE. Learn more about this title and read the article here: bit.ly/4cNxw6n

Wisconsin's Achievement Gap Reduction program requires participating schools to implement any of 3 strategies: class size reduction, instructional coaching, or one-to-one tutoring. In the 2020-21 school year, most schools opted for a combination of 2 or 3 strategies.

Terrific 'Wisconsin Life' story from PBS Wisconsin & WPR on Field Day Lab's media literacy game 'Headlines and High Water' features a class at Marshfield High School having fun & learning about journalism while playing the engaging new online educational game. go.wisc.edu/s0ukan

New job: WCER is hiring a Research Specialist to manage & organize daily project operations such as recruiting participants, scheduling & participating in data collection, helping to design data collection scripts & coding manuals. Apply by April 26 here:
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Gloria Ladson-Billings will deliver the 2024 AERA Distinguished Lecture, 'Not Yet at 'Plessy': 70 Years Post-Brown' at 11:25 am in the Michael A. Nutter Theater in the Convention Center! #AERA24

“Dr. Ladson-Billing’s cutting-edge scholarship connects directly to this year’s theme, ‘Dismantling Racial Injustice and Constructing Educational Possibilities,'” said AERA President Tyrone Howard. “We are thrilled to hear her insights.”

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Submitting a letter of inquiry for our research grants on reducing inequality in youth outcomes? Don't miss our upcoming webinar with Senior Program Officer Jenny Irons and President Adam Gamoran on April 17 at 12ET.

Sign up for the webinar: buff.ly/49oqwJW

💪🏾let’s flex & dust our shoulders off. Congrats to staff, students, faculty & alumni who help us shine! #ThisIsELPA

Applying for a Spencer grant this cycle? Visit our How-To guides for tips on articulating qualitative and quantitative research design and engaging in partnerships with community organizations. spencer.org/for-applicants…

Grateful to the Wallace Foundation for supporting this research and very excited to get to started!