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WCER shares news and stories that highlight research discoveries, past achievements, publications, and the people behind the work. Stories showcase how research informs educational practice, policy and decision-making while advancing knowledge across a range of education topics.
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New WCER Website Highlights Research, People and Impact
The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Education has launched a redesigned website that improves accessibility, strengthens navigation, and showcases the breadth and impact of…
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UW–Madison Researchers to Partner with Parents of Black-Jewish Children in Bid to Boost Student Belonging in Early Childhood Education
A study team led by UW–Madison education researcher Michal Avera Samuel will use a $45,300 private grant to examine how parents of Black-Jewish children support identity and belonging in early childhood —…
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New Study Examines How Educators and Advisors Support HMoob Students in STEM Amid Changing Political Climate
Researchers from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Education and partner Universities of Wisconsin campuses have published new findings that explore how instructors and…
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UW–Madison’s CIMER Earns International Award for Advancing Mentoring Excellence
The Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER), a center within the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Education, has received the…
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UW–Madison Researcher Helps Redefine Indigenous Evaluation Through Landmark Oxford Bibliographies Publication
A new annotated bibliography published by Oxford Bibliographies in Education is reshaping how scholars and practitioners approach evaluation in Indigenous contexts — centering Indigenous knowledge systems, ethical practices, and global perspectives. Among…
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New UW–Madison Study Finds College Affordability Policies Can Have Unintended Consequences
As concerns about rising college costs continue to drive higher education policy discussions, a new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education researcher Taylor Odle suggests that policies designed to limit…
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Educators Weigh Promise, Risks of AI Scoring Tools for Writing by Multilingual Learners
A new study led by UW–Madison education researchers offers one of the first detailed assessments of how K–12 teachers view the potential use of automated scoring and feedback of writing assignments by…
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Deja Mason Named to In Business Madison 40 Under 40
Deja Mason, project manager at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), has been named to In Business Madison’s 40 Under 40, in recognition of her leadership, professional accomplishments, and community impact. Mason supports…
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Bridge Funding Helps UW–Madison Advance Statewide Special Education Efforts
A timely infusion of bridge funding enabled UW–Madison program evaluators over the past year to sustain and expand crucial work supporting induction and mentoring programs for the state’s special education workforce. The…
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New UW–Madison Study Reframes Community College Student Mental Health as a Driver of Purpose and Career Development
A newly published study by UW–Madison School of Education researchers based at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) finds that community college students’ experiences with mental health challenges can shape not…
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