UWM School of Education

05/26/2026

The National Association for the Education of Young Children's Early Math Interest Forum (NAEYC) is hosting an exciting webinar series focused on creating developmentally appropriate mathematics experiences for students in grades PK-2.

The UWM School of Education is proud to be part of the series, with Session 1 on June 15 presented by:
🔹 Dr. DeAnn Huinker, UWM Professor
🔹 Beth Schefelker, UWM Mathematics Education Specialist
🔹 Melissa Hedges, MPS Early Childhood & Elementary Mathematics Curriculum Specialist

Together, they will share expertise and strategies that support high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for young children.

Learn more about the webinar series through NAEYC.

Looking for early math PD this summer? Join the FREE The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Early Childhood Math Webinar Series focused on joyful, developmentally appropriate math experiences for children in grades PK–2!

🔢 Session 1: Counting That Counts: Leveraging Learning Trajectories in Early Childhood Classrooms
📅 June 15 | ⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM ET

Explore how children’s counting understanding develops from birth to age 8 and learn practical strategies to support quantitative reasoning through videos, work samples, and counting collections.

Register at: https://nctm.link/NAEYC-NCTM-Session1

05/18/2026

Congratulations to all of the incredible graduates of the Class of 2026! 🎓 Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have led to this exciting achievement, and we couldn’t be more proud of all you’ve accomplished.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to School of Education student Sara Dharani on this exciting next step! 🎉 We’re proud to see Sara beginning her teaching career at South Milwaukee High School and making an impact in the classroom!

Sara Dharani was hired as a social studies teacher at South Milwaukee High School, where she will teach U.S. history and government. Through the social studies education program for grades 4-12, she gained classroom experience and built connections around campus. “I was able to meet so many leaders and mentors, directly connecting me with the opportunities I have today,” Dharani said.

05/12/2026

We’re hiring! The UWM School of Education is seeking a Teacher Education Program Director to help lead and support innovative educator preparation programs that make an impact in schools and communities.
Join a collaborative team dedicated to preparing the next generation of educators.

See link in the comments or search UWM jobs for complete details.

05/08/2026

UWM is hiring a Site Coordinator for the Stritch Family Literacy Center!
Lead the development and delivery of the CLIFFTOPS literacy curriculum, support Master Instructors through training and coaching, and help guide daily operations as part of the SFLC leadership team.

See link in the comments or search UWM jobs for more details.

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Build your Summer/Fall 2026 schedule and get enrolled! 🎉
Students are invited to attend the CCEP Student Advising and Support Services Rock Enroll event on Wednesday, May 6. Rock Enroll is part enrollment support, part end-of-semester celebration.

All students are welcome—whether they’ve already enrolled or are just getting started. In addition to advising support, we’ll have snacks, lunch, prizes, therapy dogs, and more to make it a fun and welcoming experience.

Wednesday, May 6
NWQD - 3rd Floor
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!

04/27/2026

Now Hiring: Charter Schools Assistant Director – Academic Performance & Compliance at UW–Milwaukee

Help drive academic quality, ensure compliance, and support impactful K–12 charter schools in Milwaukee.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Charter Schools Assistant Director - Academic Performance & Compliance Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regu...

04/13/2026

Happy 414 for UWM Giving Days! 💛🐾

Support the School of Education and help shape the future of teaching and leadership. Your gift helps prepare the next generation of educators to make a difference in classrooms and communities.

Make your impact go even further by helping unlock two special challenges:
✨ Jane Dolan Administrative Leadership Challenge – Help unlock $15,000 to support future school leaders
✨ School of Education Giving Circle Challenge – Help unlock $4,000 to support future teachers

Give before midnight tomorrow to be counted and maximize your impact!

04/09/2026

We’re excited to be part of Youth Advocacy Day Today at the Capitol! 🙌
UWM’s College of Community Engagement & Professions (CCEP) will be there connecting with young people and sharing opportunities in:
• Teaching Education
• Social Work
• Criminal Justice
• Information Science & Technology
It’s going to be a great day of learning, leadership, and community!