Educational Leadership

Fany Hannon, dean of students, speaks during the Convocation ceremony held on the Student Union Mall

Creating a Sense of Belonging Drives UConn’s Dean of Students

'I believe in the power of a sense of belonging, and that is what creates community and supports students’ success'

A group of high schoolers stand inside the Toscano Family Ice Forum at UConn Storrs. One student takes a photo with their cellphone.

Neag School Hosts Early College Experience Day for 116 High School Students

Eight public school districts brought EDCI 1100, EPSY 1100, and EDLR 2001 students to Storrs

Symone James Abiola

10 Questions With Alumna Symone James Abiola, Author of New Book on Anti-Racist Teaching

James Abiola ’16 (ED), ’17 MA, ’22 6th Year recently published her first book, which is part of the Hack Learning Series by Times 10 Publications

Two adult professionals gather (left and right) gather with female student.

Neag School’s Annual Scholarship Celebration Spotlights Students and Donors

On Nov. 3, UConn’s Neag School of Education held its annual Scholarship Celebration to recognize students’ academic achievements and the generosity of donors who have financially contributed to furthering their education

Six elementary age children sit in a row in a classroom.

Neag School Researcher Receives Funding to Develop New School District Integration Plans

Alexandra Freidus to lead team supported by the Spencer Foundation and the American Institutes for Research

Back view of high school students raising hands on a class.

Mandating an Elective? The Implementation of Black and Latino Studies Courses in Connecticut High Schools

Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding Connecticut mandating an elective course on Black and Latino studies

Two college students lead elementary school students in stretching exercises outside.

UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport Receives $4.9M in Federal Funding

The renewal of USDA funding will support the initiative for the next three years

Neag School Doctoral Student Receives Social Justice Scholarship and Inaugural Award

Luz Burgos-López, who is also an assistant dean of students at UConn, is a 2024-2025 recipient of the David Putter Scholarship Fund and its first-ever Brock-Ransby Award

Young student using mobile phone on stairs outdoors

Addressing Student Technology and Social Media Use in Schools: Recommendations for School District Leaders

Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE) prepared the following research brief during Phase 1 of their Social Media and Digital Literacy Study

Kelli Bates standing in front of Olympic rings in Paris, France.

10 Questions With Alumna Kelli Bates, Former Student-Athlete Working at Paris Olympics

Kelli Bates ’19 ED, a games operations specialist with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, says her UConn experiences have been instrumental in helping her navigate the field of sport management