Celebrate American Education Week

The UW–Madison School of Education invites you to join in its celebration of American Education Week, November 16–22.  This year’s theme, “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,” spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education from kindergarten through college.

American Education Week is a time to recognize all the people – in schools, homes, businesses and communities – who work together to help children and young adults achieve.   At the School of Education, we’ll mark the occasion with a full schedule of presentations and discussions.  We hope you can attend the events and join in the celebration!

Calendar of Events

Monday, Nov. 17
New Instructional Leadership: Schools, Teachers and Learning in the Age of NCLB
Public Lecture by Richard Halverson
3:00–4:00 p.m.
13th Floor Lounge, Educational Sciences Building
1025 W. Johnson Street

The press for accountability introduced by NCLB is changing the practices of expert school leaders nationwide, who are increasingly pressed to introduce instructional coaching, formative assessment systems, and individualized learning plans for all schools.  Richard Halverson, associate professor in the Department of Leadership and Policy Analysis, will discuss how new instructional leaders are adapting to the changes.  His presentation – part of the School’s Newly Tenured Faculty Lecture Series – is free and open to the public; advance registration is not required.  Questions: 265-7875.

Tuesday, Nov. 18 
Community Based Design of Science Learning Environments in an Urban Indian Community
Public Lecture by Megan Bang
12:30–2:00 p.m.
Room 259, Educational Sciences Building
1025 West Johnson Street

Megan Bang is the education director of the American Indian Center of Chicago and a post-doctoral fellow at TERC, a not-for-profit education research and development organization.  Her lecture, which is part of the Visiting Minority Scholars Lecture Series sponsored by the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, will focus on building on the socio-cultural dynamics of epistemology, knowledge and knowledge organization.  Free and open to the public; advance registration is not required.  Information: 265-7875; website.

Tuesday, Nov. 18
Partners in Education Banquet
5:30 p.m
Great Hall, Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street

The School of Education hosts this annual banquet to thank the dedicated K–12 educators who provide field experiences for UW student teachers and practicum students.  These partners play a vital role in preparing future educators and contribute immensely to the success of the School’s teacher-preparation programs.  Advance reservations and payment are required.  Information: 265-7875.

Tuesday, Nov. 18
Art Department Tuesday Talks
5:40–6:30 p.m.
Room 204, Educational Sciences Building
1025 West Johnson Street

Visiting artist Michael Velliquette will discuss his latest artwork of hand-cut paper dioramas. Velliquette, who received an MFA from UW-Madison in 2000, has exhibited his work in art galleries around the country.  All presentations in the Tuesday Talk Series, sponsored by the Department of Art, are free and open to the public; advance registration is not required.  Information: 262-1660; website.

Wednesday, Nov. 19                                                                                                              
Hot Cider at the CIMC
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Center for Instructional Materials and Computing (CIMC)
Third Floor, Teacher Education Building
225 North Mills Street

What could be better than a cup of hot cider to take the chill off a cold November day?  The School’s Alumni Office invites education students, faculty, staff and friends to stop by the Center for Instructional Materials and Computing for apple cider and friendly conversation – all in celebration of American Education Week.  Information: 265-7875.

Wednesday, Nov. 19
A Legacy of Excellence
Panel Discussion by C&I Emeriti Professors
3:00–5:30 p.m.
Harrison Parlor, Lathrop Hall
1050 University Avenue

Ranked No. 1 in its field by U.S. News almost every year since the national rankings began, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction has a long history of excellence in teaching, learning and research.  For this special “homecoming” panel, C&I emeriti professors will return to campus to provide insights on that history and on the scholarship advances that have made the department a leader among its peers.  A reception will follow the discussion.  Free and open to the public; advance registration is not required.  Information: 265-7875.

Wednesday, Nov. 19
CCBC November Book Discussion
3:30–5:30 p.m.
4290 Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park Street

Newly published books for children and young adults are the focus of lively and informative monthly discussions led by librarians of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC).  The center welcomes any interested adults to its discussions, only requesting that participants read a few books on the list in advance.  The November book list is available via the CCBC book discussion website.  Advance registration is not required.  Information: 608/263-3720.

Thursday, Nov. 20
CCBC & CIMC Book Discussion
2:30–4:00 p.m.
Classroom 401b (within the CIMC)
Third Floor, Teacher Education Building
225 North Mills Street

Education students and others are invited to join a book discussion of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie; Love That Dog, by Sharon Creech; and Wings, by Christopher Myers.  The event is co-sponsored by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) and the Center for Instructional Materials and Computing (CIMC).  The books are on reserve at the CIMC; discussion guidelines can be found at the CCBC book discussion website.  The event is free and open to the public.  An e-mail RSVP is requested: alewis@education.wisc.edu.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov. 20–22
Fall Faculty Dance Concert
Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall
1050 University Avenue

Always a highlight of the Dance Program’s fall semester, the Faculty Concert showcases innovative choreography by faculty artists and performances by student dancers.  A special feature this year will be imaginative work created by artist-in-residence Chris Elam.  Tickets may be purchased through the Wisconsin Union Theater. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door started one hour before each concert: $15 general public; $10 students and seniors; Thursday only - $5 students.  Details are on the Dance Program website.

           
                                                                       

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