Hora Lands NSF Grant to Further Examine STEM Skills Gap

August 26, 2013

Matthew Hora, an assistant scientist with the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, was recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to examine the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – or STEM – skills gap.


Constance Steinkuehler in the Christian Science Monitor

August 26, 2013

Constance Steinkuehler talks about about potential links between video games and violence (Christian Science Monitor, 26 Aug.).


Students’ Group Work Affected by Gender Composition

August 26, 2013

Students may learn more in mixed-gender groups than when they work solely with members of their own gender.


Postdoctoral Training Program in Mathematical Instruction

August 26, 2013

Many doctoral programs in math education boost students' skills in qualitative research, but lack sufficient focus on quantitative methods and in data analysis techniques.


From Community Colleges to 4-year Institutions

August 19, 2013

Many community college students transfer to 4-year colleges to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).


Beth Graue in the UW-Madison News

August 13, 2013

Beth Graue discusses things parents can do to prepare young children for school (UW-Madison News, 13 Aug.).


Automating the Measurement and Assessment of Classroom Discourse

August 12, 2013

A computer program under development will allow much easier coding of classroom discourse for classroom research, teacher education, and professional development.


Braaten to Study How Teachers Use and Learn from Data

August 6, 2013

With increasing frequency, secondary teachers are being encouraged to use data to improve their practice.


Mobilizing Research Knowledge in Ontario and Wisconsin

August 6, 2013

Researchers do research. Teachers teach. Administrators administer. It’s easy for everyone to work in silos.


Dynamic Digital Text in STEM Education

August 6, 2013

New digital presentation, interaction, and navigation techniques promise to engage students more deeply and dynamically with science


Home Cultures Shape Math Instruction

July 29, 2013

You might think that students will achieve academically as long as their teachers use effective standards-based teaching practices.


The Power of Museum Exhibits

July 29, 2013

Children can learn a lot from museum exhibits, which reach millions of students every year.


On 25th Anniversary, FAST Celebrates International Research

July 25, 2013

Guests came from far and wide to celebrate the FAST program’s 25th anniversary, held as part of the annual conference organized by the non-profit, Families and Schools Together, Inc. in Madison on June 24 and 25.


Evidence for the Middle School Science Classroom

July 22, 2013

Melissa Braaten and colleagues examine the personal, organizational, and contextual factors affecting science teachers' data use and pedagogical practices.


Benefits of Embedded Learning Opportunities for Teachers

July 17, 2013

Programs that create teacher leadership positions and those that encourage structured teacher collaboration are positively and strongly associated with reflective practice.