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A Case of the Possible: Creating the Conditions for K-12 Student Achievement Growth in the Face of COVID-19

Sarah Gilmore, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Educational Psychology, prepared the following rapid research brief with the Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE). This brief seeks to explore factors behind surprising student achievement growth in a district amid the COVID-19 pandemic's adverse effects on K-12 education.

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Neag School’s Sport Management Program Hosts Annual Sport Business Conference

The daylong, student-run event focuses on providing a professional opportunity to engage with experts in the sports industry across diverse career paths

Katie Barnes

Neag School Hosts Award-Winning Journalist Katie Barnes for Book Talk

The Sport Management Program and other UConn departments recently co-sponsored the author for a discussion of their first book, “Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates"

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Connecticut’s 2024 Letters About Literature Contest Winners Named

UConn's Neag School of Education, Department of English, and Connecticut Writing Project, co-sponsors of the 31st annual Letters About Literature contest, are proud to announce Connecticut’s winners for the 2023-24 academic year.

Two female educators, one tall and blonde and the other smaller and brown hair, hold a sign saying "Rogers Innovation Fund."

New Haven Teacher Named 2024 Rogers Educational Innovation Fund Winner

Victoria Raucci, a magnet resource teacher at the Davis Academy for Arts and Design Innovation, will receive $5,000 to support her schoolwide project

Brianna Bobo

Neag School Master’s Student Recognized as Alma Exley Scholar

The scholarship promotes greater diversity in the teaching profession and was established in memory of an educator at the Connecticut State Department of Education.

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Eight Neag School Alumni Honored at 26th Annual Awards Celebration

The Student Union Ballroom at UConn Storrs was filled on Saturday, March 9, with Neag School of Education Alumni Board members, faculty, staff, administrators, friends, and guests

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Recommendations for University Personnel to Improve Student Support Post-COVID

Christopher Esposito, Neag School doctoral candidate in the Department of Educational Psychology, prepared the following rapid research brief with the Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE). This research brief describes best practices for ensuring success for students entering institutions of higher education today.

Joe Madaus

10 Questions With Joseph Madaus About Higher Education and Disability

Joseph Madaus, professor of special education in the Department of Educational Psychology, co-edited the recently published “Handbook of Higher Education and Disability" through Edward Elgar Publishing. This 10 Questions feature covers his work and research in higher education accessibility for students with disabilities.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts at Head coach Andy Reid in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The KC Chiefs and the NFL Should Not Be So Quick to “Shake It Off”

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Sandra Chafouleas shares insights on learning from Travis Kelce's Super Bowl sideline behavior.