Welcome to PreK−12 @ UW−Madison. Here you will find links to more than 250 resources developed by faculty, staff, and students at the University of Wisconsin−Madison for PreK−12 educators, parents, and students.Welcome to PreK−12 @ UW−Madison. Here you will find links to more than 250 resources developed by faculty, staff, and students at the University of Wisconsin−Madison for PreK−12 educators, parents, and students.
A number of excellent programs take place on campus, such as Arts Night Out, a Youth Entrepreneur Camp, and a Careers Conference. Many others extend far beyond campus, with the university community using technology to create an ever-expanding array of educational resources. Available via the Web, for example, are parenting newsletters, lesson plans on everything from reading to genetics, a virtual museum of minerals, and a multi-media democracy project, to name but a few.
These programs and materials were created in the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea, a hallmark of the University of Wisconsin−Madison. The Idea is devoted to sharing the resources of the university with people throughout the state and beyond.
The Wisconsin Idea also is committed to bringing together people from the university and the state to focus on issues of top concern. What could be more important for the state than a shared commitment to improve public education? Each year the faculty, staff, and students of the University of Wisconsin–Madison join forces with PreK–12 educators and students to enhance teaching and learning in Wisconsin’s schools. These partnerships represent the best of the Wisconsin Idea.
One of the most productive partnerships involves the UW School of Education and more than 700 practicing teachers who open their classrooms to student teachers every year. Lasting connections have also grown from the many professional development opportunities made available to Wisconsin’s teachers, counselors, and school administrators.
While the School of Education is the traditional home for such programs, these days nearly every school and college on the Madison campus engages in education outreach, offering opportunities that range from research programs for teachers to sports camps for young adults to science expositions for families.
Whether you’re a school professional, a student, or a parent, the UW–Madison community has a wealth of resources to share with you. We encourage you to use this Web site as your everyday guide to programs, educational materials, and professional development opportunities at UW–Madison. If there is other information we should provide, please tell us via the site so that we can continue to help you meet your educational needs.