Education News

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- The Bridge: Kudos
2025-26 student teachers and mentors recognized at the Celebration of Teachers
Read More “2025-26 student teachers and mentors recognized at the Celebration of Teachers”On May 5, the Education Department welcomed our 2025-26 student teachers, along with their cooperating teachers and university supervisors, to campus.
Racine partnership to alleviate special education teacher shortage
Read More “Racine partnership to alleviate special education teacher shortage”Ðǿմ«Ã½ and the Racine Unified School District have established the Racine Initiative for Special Education (RISE), a program designed to address the critical shortage of special education teachers in Racine.
Past News Stories
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Lynne Steren celebrated for impact on future educators and community partnerships
Read More “Prof. Lynne Steren celebrated for impact on future educators and community partnerships”Lynne Steren continues to make a remarkable impact on the Science Methods course.
New Carthage program helps classroom aides become teachers
Read More “New Carthage program helps classroom aides become teachers”Building on their associate degrees, participants can obtain a bachelor’s degree and a teaching license in as little as two years. Seven paraprofessionals from the Milwaukee Academy of Science are piloting the Carthage program.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Poverty Awareness and Activism class hears from guest speakers
Read More “Poverty Awareness and Activism class hears from guest speakers”Prof. Patty Rieman’s Poverty Awareness & Activism service learning class welcomed guest speaker Stephanie Sklba, executive director of the Racine County Food Bank.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Nina Weisling publishes articles for special education teachers
Read More “Prof. Nina Weisling publishes articles for special education teachers”This summer, Professor Nina Weisling published two manuscripts focused on different aspects of understanding and supporting special education teachers.
- Innovation,Stories of Impact
Education students host hands-on Energy Conservation Day
Read More “Education students host hands-on Energy Conservation Day”Elementary education students host an Energy Conservation Day to teach science to 99 local elementary students.
- The Bridge: Campus News
8th annual Educators Rising Event held at Carthage
Read More “8th annual Educators Rising Event held at Carthage”On March 26, Carthage hosted the 8th annual Educators Rising Event.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Carthage Community Literacy Center now open in Kenosha Uptown
Read More “Carthage Community Literacy Center now open in Kenosha Uptown”The Ðǿմ«Ã½ Community Literacy Center celebrated its grand opening at the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (KELA) on Oct. 12.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Education outreach specialist visits science education class
Read More “Education outreach specialist visits science education class”Laureanna Raymond-Duvernell visited Carthage as a guest speaker in Professor Lynne Steren’s education class.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Future social studies teachers attend educators’ conference
Read More “Future social studies teachers attend educators’ conference”Students in the Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary Social Science class attended the Illinois Council for the Social Studies Conference.
- Innovation,Stories of Impact
Carthage partners with Teach For America to prepare teachers for Milwaukee classrooms
Read More “Carthage partners with Teach For America to prepare teachers for Milwaukee classrooms”Carthage and Teach For America (TFA) Milwaukee have partnered to certify a diverse group of teachers to address the ongoing teacher shortage in Milwaukee.
- The Bridge: News for Faculty & Staff
Prof. Siovahn Williams named associate dean of education
Read More “Prof. Siovahn Williams named associate dean of education”Prof. Siovahn Williams has been named an associate dean of education.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Professors Jackie Easley and Patty Rieman host Literacy Research Symposium
This year’s symposium held at Carthage was attended by 70 literacy educators from Wisconsin and Illinois.Read More “Professors Jackie Easley and Patty Rieman host Literacy Research Symposium” - Top Stories
Nina Weisling wins 2023-24 Distinguished Teaching Award
Since joining the Education Department faculty in 2019, Prof. Weisling has consistently won over students with individualized mentorship.Read More “Nina Weisling wins 2023-24 Distinguished Teaching Award” - The Bridge: Campus News
Noyce program directors win 2023-24 Quality of Life award
Rather than an individual honoree, the Quality of Life Committee presented its Person of the Year Award to the team of faculty members who oversee the Carthage Noyce Scholarship Program.Read More “Noyce program directors win 2023-24 Quality of Life award” - The Bridge: Campus News
Grace Chapa ’24 wins Distinguished Senior Award
Read More “Grace Chapa ’24 wins Distinguished Senior Award”As the Distinguished Senior, Grace will give the senior class address at the 2024 Commencement ceremony and celebration May 17.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Artwork by Eva Menzia ’25 featured in April 2024 issue of Kappan
Read More “Artwork by Eva Menzia ’25 featured in April 2024 issue of Kappan”Original artwork created by Eva Menzia ’25 was featured alongside Professor Nina F. Weisling’s piece in the April 2024 issue of Phi Delta Kappan Magazine.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Education Department earns another Konar Foundation Grant Award
Read More “Education Department earns another Konar Foundation Grant Award”The Education Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a second $50,000 grant from the William and Sheila Konar Foundation.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Patty Rieman named new editor of Wisconsin English Journal
Patty Rieman joined the board of the Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English and is the new editor of the Wisconsin English Journal.Read More “Prof. Patty Rieman named new editor of Wisconsin English Journal” - The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Karin Sconzert moderates Kenosha School Board Forum for eighth year in a row
Read More “Prof. Karin Sconzert moderates Kenosha School Board Forum for eighth year in a row”The Kenosha School Board Forum moderated by Dr. Sconzert for 8th Year in a Row is worth a listen.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Karina Lee 19, M.Ed. ’20 returns to Carthage as guest speaker
Read More “Karina Lee 19, M.Ed. ’20 returns to Carthage as guest speaker”This month, alumna Karina Lee ’19, M.Ed. ’20 returned to Carthage as a guest speaker in Professor Karin Sconzert’s Foundations of Urban Education class.
- Student Achievements
Grace Chapa ’24 extends Carthage success as Miss Kenosha
Grace Chapa ’24 won the Miss Kenosha Scholarship Competition on Feb. 17, continuing the legacy of Carthage students who have claimed the title.Read More “Grace Chapa ’24 extends Carthage success as Miss Kenosha” - The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Patty Rieman presents at Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English Convention
Read More “Prof. Patty Rieman presents at Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English Convention”Patty Rieman, associate professor of education, presented at the 61st Annual Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English Convention.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Vance Dalzin presents at WI Associate Principals Conference
Read More “Prof. Vance Dalzin presents at WI Associate Principals Conference”In January of 2024, Dr. Dalzin presented a session titled, “Cultivating your Career in Educational Leadership” at the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators’s (AWSA) 2024 Associate Principals Conference in Madison, WI.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Siovahn Williams presents work on recruiting and retaining BIPOC educators
Read More “Prof. Siovahn Williams presents work on recruiting and retaining BIPOC educators”Prof. Williams presented on how departments, schools, and colleges might better recruit and retain students of color who want to be teachers.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Association of Carthage Education Students: Winter Wonderland TODAY
Calling all education, urban education, special education, and even undecided majors and minors! Join us for some holiday fun!Read More “Association of Carthage Education Students: Winter Wonderland TODAY” - The Bridge: Campus News
Carthage hosted Urban Education Summit: Back to School Kickoff
Read More “Carthage hosted Urban Education Summit: Back to School Kickoff”The Carthage Urban Education Summit — Back to School Kickoff was held on Sept. 28.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Carthage to host Urban Education Summit Sept. 28
Carthage will host the Urban Education Summit — Back to School Kickoff for educators in the Kenosha, Racine, and northern Illinois areas.Read More “Carthage to host Urban Education Summit Sept. 28” - The Bridge: Lectures & Presentations
‘The Freedom to Read: The History and Threat of Book Banning’ TODAY
The panel will discuss the historical context and recent attempts to ban and challenge books in schools and public libraries.Read More “‘The Freedom to Read: The History and Threat of Book Banning’ TODAY” - The Bridge: Campus News,The Bridge: News for Faculty & Staff,The Bridge: News for Students
Hired Before Graduation: 2023 Carthage graduates share their plans
Meet members of the Class of 2023 who were hired for full-time positions or accepted to graduate school.Read More “Hired Before Graduation: 2023 Carthage graduates share their plans” - The Bridge: News for Students
Junior and senior education majors: Sign up for the Interview Boutique on May 1
Read More “Junior and senior education majors: Sign up for the Interview Boutique on May 1”All junior and senior education majors are invited an Interview Boutique from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 1, in The Aspire Center.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Check out 2024 J-Term study tours!
Check out the list of 2024 J-Term study tours! Get ready to travel across the country to New York or across the ocean to Europe!Read More “Check out 2024 J-Term study tours!” - Ðǿմ«Ã½
Education Department prepares senior education majors for the interview process
Held every spring and fall semester, the mock interviews fulfill an Education Department requirement for students prior to student teaching.Read More “Education Department prepares senior education majors for the interview process” - Faculty & Staff Accolades,Innovation,Stories of Impact
Faculty feature: Urban teaching legends in the making
At home in city classrooms, Professor Siovahn Williams equips teachers to connect on a deeper level.Read More “Faculty feature: Urban teaching legends in the making” - The Bridge: Campus News
Carthage hosts first Urban Education Summit
Carthage welcomed more than 50 educators from Kenosha, Racine, and cities in northern Illinois for the inaugural Urban Education Summit on Jan. 19.Read More “Carthage hosts first Urban Education Summit” - The Bridge: News for Students
All education students are invited to a Winter Wonderland Celebration TODAY
Read More “All education students are invited to a Winter Wonderland Celebration TODAY”Current and potential education majors/minors are invited to this special event!
- The Bridge: Campus News
Volunteers needed to help run a poverty simulation Monday
Volunteer to help run a poverty simulation for 40-45 social work and education students from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in the Todd Wehr Center.Read More “Volunteers needed to help run a poverty simulation Monday” - The Bridge: Kudos
Carthage faculty and students host Educators Rising event for Round Lake High School students
The semi-annual Educators Rising event, designed to attract future educators to Carthage, was held on Oct. 11.Read More “Carthage faculty and students host Educators Rising event for Round Lake High School students” - The Bridge: Lectures & Presentations
Learn about summer research at the SURE 2022 Poster Presentations TODAY
Read More “Learn about summer research at the SURE 2022 Poster Presentations TODAY”Join us for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences Poster Presentations from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the David A. Straz Jr. Center atrium.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Urban Teacher Preparation Program hosts summer camp for middle school students
Read More “Urban Teacher Preparation Program hosts summer camp for middle school students”Carthage’s Urban Teacher Preparation Program hosted a middle school student group from the Kenosha YMCA for a week-long summer camp!
- Top Stories
BMME program equips well-rounded music teachers
Aspiring music teachers at Carthage can now earn a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, a degree that comes with more comprehensive training than a traditional Bachelor of Arts.Read More “BMME program equips well-rounded music teachers” - Top Stories
SURE students: Tell us about your research!
Are you a current SURE student? We want to hear about your summer research project.Read More “SURE students: Tell us about your research!” - The Bridge: Campus News
Teaching grant awarded to support innovative digital learning
Read More “Teaching grant awarded to support innovative digital learning”The funding provided by Course Hero will help Prof. Williams and Prof. Van Winkle incorporate innovative digital learning and pedagogy in the Legacies of Race and Racism course this fall.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Announcing 2022 SURE participants!
More than 20 Carthage students have been selected to conduct research with faculty this summer as part of the 2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.Read More “Announcing 2022 SURE participants!” - The Bridge: Lectures & Presentations
Attend a Fulbright Fellowship information session TODAY!
Read More “Attend a Fulbright Fellowship information session TODAY!”Learn about the Fulbright Scholarships and discover how researching or teaching abroad as part of this very prestigious program might be the right opportunity for you after graduation.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Sophie Flott ’22 awarded Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in Germany
Read More “Sophie Flott ’22 awarded Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in Germany”Carthage senior Sophie Flott ’22 has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Teaching Assistantship to spend a year teaching in northern Germany after graduation.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Carthage faculty, students host Educators Rising event for RUSD and KUSD students
Carthage welcomed juniors and seniors from Racine Unified School District and Kenosha Unified School District to campus for the fifth annual Educators Rising event, held on March 31.Read More “Carthage faculty, students host Educators Rising event for RUSD and KUSD students” - Ðǿմ«Ã½,Student Achievements,Top Stories
Hired Before Graduation: Carthage graduates share their plans
Our graduates always have big plans — many of which were in place well before their commencement. Meet members of the Class of 2022 who were hired for full-time positions before they even graduated.Read More “Hired Before Graduation: Carthage graduates share their plans” - The Bridge: News for Students
Educate and empower local youth: Join the Enactus DiversiReads Committee
Read More “Educate and empower local youth: Join the Enactus DiversiReads Committee”Enactus DiversiReads is looking for new members to join our efforts to unify the Kenosha/Racine community with an emphasis on youth through a love of reading and celebrating differences.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Education students: Get interview and résumé tips during a virtual workshop tomorrow
Read More “Education students: Get interview and résumé tips during a virtual workshop tomorrow”Attend a virtual workshop, featuring James De Mint from the Center for Urban Teaching, on how to create a résumé and what to expect within an education interview.
- Alumni News,Community,Stories of Impact
Life lessons from Packer legend Donald Driver
Donald Driver, who rose out of poverty and homelessness to play in the NFL for 14 years, spoke with Carthage students as part of the Spotlight on Sports series.Read More “Life lessons from Packer legend Donald Driver” Carthage receives $150,000 grant for Urban Teacher Preparation Program
Carthage received a $150,000 grant from the William & Sheila Konar Foundation to grow its Urban Teacher Prep Program.Read More “Carthage receives $150,000 grant for Urban Teacher Preparation Program”Susan (Grunwald) Richardson ’96 represents Wisconsin in 2021 National Teacher of the Year Program
Carthage alumna Susan (Grunwald) Richardson ’96 was named one of five Wisconsin 2021 Teachers of the Year and is representing Wisconsin in the 2021 National Teacher of the Year Program.Read More “Susan (Grunwald) Richardson ’96 represents Wisconsin in 2021 National Teacher of the Year Program”- Top Stories
Carthage students raise $8,500 to fix South African school’s sanitation
Carthage students raised approximately $8,500 to renovate and provide a safe, clean school bathroom to the Nkume Primary School in the town of Eshowe.Read More “Carthage students raise $8,500 to fix South African school’s sanitation” Carthage professor and students continue humanitarian work in South Africa
Carthage students and graduates, led by education professor Michele Hancock, traveled to Eshowe, South Africa, in early June to continue humanitarian work at Nkume Primary School.Read More “Carthage professor and students continue humanitarian work in South Africa”



















































