University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Education

Extending the Reach of the STARs (Students Tackling Advanced Research)

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Teaching of Psychology (2023) Authors: Caitlin Posillico, Sarah Stilwell, Jacqueline Quigley, Crystal Carr, Sara Chadwick, Cindy Lustig, Priti Shah Abstract: Participating in research opportunities during undergraduate education is met with myriad benefits. Students learn the scientific research process, how to think critically, develop transferable skills, refine public speaking, build a professional network, and gain confidence. Despite the numerous benefits …

Are Neighborhood Effects Explained by Differences in School Quality?

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American Journal of Sociology (2023) Authors: Geoffrey T. Wodtke, Ugur Yildirim, David J. Harding, and Felix Elwert Abstract: It is widely hypothesized that neighborhood effects on academic achievement are explained by differences in the quality of schools attended by resident children. The authors evaluate this hypothesis using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study and a diverse set …

The Signaling Power of Unexcused Absence from School

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Educational Policy (2023) Authors: Jaymes Pyne, Eric Grodsky, Elizabeth Vaade, Bo McCready, Eric Camburn, Dominique Bradley Abstract: State and national school accountability policies situate preventing chronic absenteeism on par with meeting state standardized test benchmarks. We question relying on school attendance as both a component of accountability policies and a means of enhancing equity in schools. …

Individual Adjustments for Many and Structural Change for Some: Teacher and School Responses to Classed Out-of-School Responsibilities

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Children and Society (2023) Authors: Annaliese Grant, Eric Grodsky, Maria Velazquez, Helen Rose Miesner, Elizabeth E. Blair, Lyn Macgregor Abstract: Research on adolescent responsibilities outside of school rarely considers how schools and teachers mitigate the adverse consequences of those responsibilities on academic outcomes. We seek to understand when, and for whom, teachers and administrators accommodate students’ out-of-school …

Instructional Coordination for Response to Intervention: How Organizational Contexts Shape Tier 2 Interventions in Practice

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American Journal of Education (2023) Authors: Helen Rose Miesner, Elizabeth E. Blair, Chiara C. Packard, Lyn Macgregor, Eric Grodsky Abstract: This study examines how resources and organizational decisions within seven geographically diverse elementary schools shape instructional coordination for Tier 2 interventions within the Response to Intervention (RtI) framework. This work is part of a larger, multiple-case study examining …

Taylor Odle Discusses Impact of Direct Admit Programs in Wisconsin

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IDS Affiliate Taylor Odle recently appeared on PBS Wisconsin’s Here and Now  to discuss the Universities of Wisconsin Direct Admit Program and its impact for Wisconsin students, especially those from underrepresented groups and rural backgrounds. Watch the interview.

Native American College Students in Counseling: Results From a Large-Scale, Multisite Effectiveness Study

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Psychotherapy (2024) Authors: Kyesha Isadore, Jeffrey Hayes, Christoper Cutter, Mark Beitel Abstract: There is a large body of research exploring therapeutic effectiveness for racially or ethnically minoritized college students. Prior literature highlights the unique mental health and academic challenges faced by Native American students in higher education; however, there is a paucity of research examining the effectiveness …

Exploring Counseling Dropout Rates Among International College Students with Disabilities

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Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation (2024) Authors: Angélica Galván, Aazi Ahmadi, Fanghui Zhao, Kyesha Isadore Abstract: Little is known about the experiences of international students with disabilities in counseling services. Due to challenges for international students, higher levels of distress and cases of dropout from counseling at university counseling centers are expected. Researchers used data …

Who Benefits From Counseling? A Longitudinal Analysis of Psychological and Academic Distress Among Black and White College Students With Disabilities

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Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (2025) Authors: Kyesha Isadore, Marcus Weathers, Rouyi (Zoey) Chen, Xihe Ma Abstract: This study examined counseling effectiveness for Black college students with disabilities, focusing on psychological and academic distress. Using longitudinal data, results revealed Black clients experienced faster symptom reduction compared to White clients, whereas clients with disabilities exhibited slower improvement …

Life Satisfaction Among Racially/Ethnically Minoritized College Students With Disabilities: Examining Three Dimensions of Social Support

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Journal of American College Health (2025) Authors: Kyesha Isadore, Amber O’Shea, Angelica Galvàn Abstract: The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between social support and life satisfaction for racially/ethnically minoritized (REM) college students with disabilities and to identify specific types of social support that have a larger effect on their life satisfaction. …