Danish political scientist to discuss performance management in education
How public and private schools in Denmark use performance management is the topic of a La Follette School seminar at noon on Tuesday, April 17, in the school conference room. Read more ...
Witte to retire after 35 years of teaching, research, service
Upon his retirement this summer, professor John Witte will head to head for Astana and become dean of the new School for Humanities and Social Science at Nazarbayev University. UW-Madison recognized his teaching, research and service in April with the Hilldale Award. Read more ...
Reschovsky discusses school funding, city revenue
Economist Andrew Reschovsky made two presentations in March. Read more ...
On the hot seat: Alum to describe career
State agency spokesperson and 1993 alum Bill Cosh will speak at the La Follette School about his career on Tuesday, April 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in the school conference room. His talk is called "On the Hot Seat: The Role of the Agency Spokesperson." Read more ...
Wolf pursues policy degree to enhance education system
Student Leni Wolf is combining her teaching experience with policy analysis tools so she can improve the educational system and students’ everyday experiences. Read more ...
High school experience drives Hill’s interest in education reform
For Kelsey Hill, involvement in the causes that interest her and affect her the most is of paramount importance. That tenet brings her to the La Follette School to pursue a master of public affairs degree with an emphasis on education policy. Read more ...
Milwaukee school voucher use increased college enrollment, research shows
A school voucher program in Milwaukee increased the chances of students graduating from high school and going on to college, according to La Follette School professor John Witte. Read more ...
Smeeding to discuss Great Recession
Professor Timothy Smeeding will discuss "Employment, Poverty, Inequality and Education in the United States over the Early (and Middle) Stages of the Great Recession" on Thursday, February 2, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. Read more ...
National media cite La Follette faculty
Two La Follette School economists have had their research cited in the national news recently. Read more ...
Talk to explore college aid programs
La Follette School professor Douglas Harris will discuss college aid programs for low-income teenagers today, December 15, from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. Read more ...