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The School of Education Homecoming Tailgate returns this fall and promises another unforgettable game day experience!

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UW–Madison School of Education again ranked No. 1 by U.S. News

UW–Madison is home to the top-ranked school of education in the nation for a third consecutive year, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Education Graduate Schools rankings published April 7. In addition, 12 graduate programs were also highly rated, including No. 1 rankings in Educational Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling.

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Learning Connections is here!

The summer 2026 edition of Learning Connections, a magazine for the UW–Madison School of Education community, is here! This issue features our Department of Educational Policy Studies, which is engaging with tough policy issues on campus and in communities in Wisconsin and around the world to help shape a better tomorrow. We’re also proud to highlight research that supports children and families navigating complex medical conditions and a new course that bridges the arts and science.

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