Neag School of Education
UConn’s Law School and Neag School of Education to Launch New Graduate Program Combining Educational Leadership and Law
Next year, UConn’s Neag School of Education and School of Law will partner for the first time to address this need head-on, launching a new graduate program designed for working professionals interested in obtaining a law degree as well as certification as an educational administrator. The program is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation.
Neag School of Education Hosts 2015 Commencement
The Neag School of Education recognized graduates from the Class of 2015 during two ceremonies held the weekend of May 9 and 10, 2015.
Neag Students Reflect on the Impact of Alumni Scholarship
Through UConn’s Neag School of Education, individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and who are interested in teaching can earn in one year a master’s degree and teaching certification through our accelerated, full-time Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG). Thanks to Neag Alumni Scholarship support, two new students join the program this summer.
Spring Symposium Brings Together Ed.D. Cohorts to Share Research
In celebration of the Neag School’s most recent Ed.D. cohorts, the Department of Educational Leadership hosted an Ed.D. Research Symposium at the Gentry Building that drew Neag School students, faculty, and staff, as well as guests from across the state.
‘Excellence Gap’ Robs Talented Students of Their Potential
While conventional wisdom may hold that academically gifted students can take care of themselves in school, a new report co-authored by UConn professor of education Jonathan Plucker reveals a starkly different story.
‘Excellence Gap’ Robs Talented Students of Their Potential
A report co-authored by UConn education professor Jonathan Plucker exposes the lack of programs for high-ability, low-income K-12 students.
Justis Lopez – An Exceptional Educator in the Making
First-generation college student and fifth-year master’s student in the Neag School, Justis Lopez, was inspired by his high school teacher, Ms. Heather Banas, to go into teaching. Well prepared through numerous on campus and community activities, Justis has big plans after graduation.
Neag Alum Named Connecticut School Counselor of the Year
When Vanessa Montorsi ’04 MA graduated from the Neag School of Education with a master’s degrees in school counseling 11 years ago, she never imagined that she would be one of 40 school counselors honored as semi-finalists for 2015 National School Counselor of the Year at a White House ceremony officiated this past January by […]
CommPACT Community Schools Collaborative Transitions into Focusing on Parent Engagement
Based out of UConn’s Neag School of Education, the seven-year-old CommPACT program matches communities, parents, administrators, children, and teachers with experts and best practices designed to improve education and opportunities for students and family members alike.
Neag Professors, Grads Take Part in White House Summit to Lead School Counseling Policy Change
When the White House organized the nation’s first-ever summit focused on improving school counseling and college advising last year, experts from UConn’s Neag School of Education were among those invited to speak and share ideas as recognized leaders.