University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education is a school within the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Although teacher education was offered at the university's founding in 1848, the School was officially started in 1930 and today is composed of 10 academic departments. U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 Best Education Graduate School rankings rated UW-Madison's School of Education No. 1 among public institutions.[1] For the past 11 years, it has been ranked in the top five schools of education in the country. For 24 of U.S. News’ past 25 rankings, it has been in the top 10. UW–Madison is tied for the top spot with Teachers College, Columbia University. In addition to its No. 1 overall ranking, 10 graduate programs housed within the UW–Madison School of Education were highly-rated by U.S. News. That includes a No. 1 ranking for the Educational Psychology program.
Type | State university |
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Established | 1930 |
Dean | Diana Hess |
Total staff | 1,067 (Fall 2021) |
Students | 2,788 (Fall 2021) |
Undergraduates | 1,619 (Fall 2021) |
Postgraduates | 1,164 (Fall 2021) |
Location | , , 43.0757167°N 89.4023°W / 43.0757167; -89.4023 |
Campus | Urban |
Website | education.wisc.edu |
Adam Nelson is currently serving as the interim Dean of the School of Education, following Diana Hess's departure. Diana Hess became the school's ninth dean in August 2015, succeeding Julie Underwood.