Dean of UW-Madison's School of Education W. Charles Read announced Wednesday he will retire in June.
\The faculty, staff and alumni of the School of Education have been extraordinarily supportive in our endeavors over the last 10 years. Because of them, the school has made substantial progress in many areas,"" Read said in a statement.
UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley said Read has expanded the department's research programs, broadened gift support and worked to boost its influence far beyond the campus.
""Chuck is an innovator, committed to improving classroom teaching and learning,"" Wiley said in a statement. ""His advocacy of meaningful changes in teacher education and his ability to strengthen the school's connections with teachers, local school districts and state administrators exemplify the Wisconsin Idea.""
