Julie Underwood

Julie Underwood

Dean Emerit, Professor Emerit

Julie Underwood

Julie Underwood, a nationally recognized authority on school law, served as the eighth dean of the UW–Madison School of Education from August 2005 through July 2015.

Education

  • Ph D, School Law, School Finance, University of Florida
  • JD, Cum laude, Indiana University
  • BA, DePauw University

Select Publications

  • Underwood, J.K. (2013). Legal Talk: Contracts, Unions and Strikes. Educational Horizons, 91(3), 30.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2012). Legal Talk: Legal Protection for Victims of School Bullying. Educational Horizons. 91(2), pg 30.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2012). Legal Talk: Challenges to Diversity Programs. Educational Horizons. 91(1), pg 30.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2012). Legal Talk: Ensuring High Quality Teachers. Educational Horizons. 90(4), 28.
  • Underwood, J.K., & Mead, J.F. (in press). A smart ALEC threatens public education. Phi Delta Kappan. 93(6), 51-55.
    Online Publication/Abstract
  • Underwood, J.K. (2012). Legal Talk: Parents and Schools. Educational Horizons. 90(3), 28.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2011). Legal Talk: Social Networking. Educational Horizons. 90(2), 28.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2011). Your Life v. Your Job: Can Personal Choices Get You Fired? Educational Horizons. 90(2), 16-20.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2011, November 17). Education cuts will have long lasting effects. Milwaukee Journal Sentinal.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2011). Legal Talk: The Supreme Court and Schools. Educational Horzions. 90(1), 28.

Select Presentations

  • Underwood, J.K. (2012, January 12). Privatization of Public Schools, CASE Conference, CASE, Orlando, FL.
  • Underwood, J.K., & Mead, J.F. (2011, October 19). Privatization of Public Schools, PDK Webinar, Phi Delta Kappa, Online.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2011, March 23). Trust and Teamwork, Showcase 2011, UW Madison, Memorial Union.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2010). The State of K-12 Education: The Changing Landscape, Women’s Philanthropy Council.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2010, September 15). Current Changes and Challenges for Public Education, United Educators, Alexandria, VA.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2010). State of Education, Women’s Philanthropy Council, Women’s Philanthropy Council, Rosemont, IL.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2009). The Challenge of Special Education, Madison Civics Club.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2008, May 22). Exemplary Teaching: Theory & National Legal Trends, Teaching and Learning Symposium, Pyle Center, UW Madison.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2008, March 29). K-12 Project and Science Outreach, Chancellors BoV, UW Madison, Madison Club.
  • Underwood, J.K. (2008, March 28). Education, Kids and Law (general and hot topics), Children’s Justice Project.