Neag School of Education
National Consortium Offers Full Funding to Neag School Special Ed Doctoral Students
For Kaitlin Leonard, a mother of two young children and a literacy coach who had previously worked for 10 years as a schoolteacher, finding the time or the money to pursue a Ph.D. had never seemed a realistic possibility. This fall, however, Leonard entered the Neag School as a special education doctoral candidate – with […]
Neag School’s Educator Preparation Program Receives National Recognition
The Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut has been reaccredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Neag School received national recognition in October for its commitment to producing quality educators for the nation’s children by continuously improving its diverse clinical and field experiences for students in its educator preparation programs
Neag School Professors Renzulli and Beghetto Receive Grant from UPenn’s Imagination Institute
Professors Joseph Renzulli and Ronald Beghetto of the Neag School of Education have been awarded a $175,000 grant from the Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. The grant will fund their research into creativity, imagination, and innovation as vital outcomes of schooling, and will include the development of a new series of validated instruments, a portfolio that documents schools’ outcomes, and a guidebook for schools to develop and extend their imagination, creativity, and innovation (ICI) resources.
Visiting Professor Speaks on Challenges of Undocumented Students’ High School-to-College Transition
H. Kenny Nienhusser, an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of Hartford, met with students in the Neag School’s higher education and student affairs program last month to discuss the need for high school and college faculty and administration to reshape their behavior in order to help make college a reality for undocumented students.
Neag School of Education Selected as Connecticut Sponsor for Library of Congress’ National “Letters About Literature” Contest
The Neag School of Education is proud to announce its selection as the Connecticut sponsor for the Letters About Literature (LAL) writing contest for students in grades 4-12. The Neag School was awarded the sponsorship as a result of its sustained commitment to educational outreach in the areas of literature study, reading, and writing.
Q&A With an Alum from the Neag School’s Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Zato Kadambaya ’01, ’04 came to the U.S. from Africa, studying with the intention of going into electrical engineering. Returning to Africa, he was inspired to help people receive a better education and decided to become a teacher. The Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) through UConn’s Neag School of Education helped him fulfill his dream.
Measurement, Evaluation, Assessment Doctoral Students Test-Drive Their Future Careers
UConn students across the University, including those from the Neag School of Education, are gaining valuable experiences during summer internships. In the the measurement, evaluation, and assessment (MEA) program at the Neag School, several doctoral students spent the past few months test-driving their future careers, working hand in hand with such prestigious organizations as the College Board, the Law School Admissions Council, and the U.S. Governmental Accountability Office.
Lighting up Lectures with UConn’s Newest Teaching Tool
The new Lightboard technology enables faculty to face students while drawing or writing information as they would on a chalkboard or whiteboard.
With Support From Two UConn Grads, Future Schoolteacher Looks Forward to Connecting With Youth
Elementary education major and Degnan Family Scholarship award recipient Symone James ’16 (ED) has one goal in mind: to be able to relate to every student.
Programs for Connecticut’s Aspiring School Leaders Continue to Expand at the Neag School
For Connecticut educators aspiring to advance their careers and serve in roles as assistant principals, principals, or district-level administrators, the Neag School of Education is offering more preparation options than ever before.