Dr. Richard Halverson

Professor

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Biography

Richard Halverson is a Professor and the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, focusing on Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. His research explores the intersection of Learning Sciences and educational leadership through interactive media. He leads the Comprehensive Assessment Leadership Learning Equity-Centered Leadership project and co-founded Leadership Learning LLC. As a co-director of the Games + Learning + Society Research Center, Halverson emphasizes the importance of data-driven instructional systems and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. He has extensive experience as a high school teacher and administrator. Halverson earned an MA in Philosophy and a PhD in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University, where he also completed his BA in Philosophy and History. His prominent publications include works on rethinking education in the digital age and mapping leadership to enhance educational outcomes. His contributions to the academic community are recognized through multiple awards, including the Community Engaged Scholar Award from UW-Madison School of Education and accolades for his leadership in personalized learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

2014-01-01 — Present

Comprehensive Assessment Leadership Learning LLC • Madison, WI

Co-director engaged in comprehensive assessment and leadership initiatives.

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Facilitating research and teaching in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

Awards

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Community Engaged Scholar Award

2017-01-01
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Community Engaged Scholar Award

2018-01-01
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M Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences