Neag School of Education
Class of 2013: Joseph Williamson, Future Social Studies Teacher
Connecticut history buff Joe Williamson '13 (ED) incorporates elements of local history into his lesson plans to engage students.
Grateful: Alumna who believes in the power of public universities gives back
When 81-year-old Yvonne Condell entered the University of Connecticut in 1956 to begin work toward a master’s of Education, African-Americans like her “weren’t welcome everywhere.” Despite what then were improved U.S. civil rights laws and changing attitudes, segregation still existed in many restaurants, parks and schools, but not at UConn, Condell asserted. “From the first day, my […]
Neag International Professor Shares Experiences with Students
Fresh from a sabbatical to Thailand, Neag Professor Xae Alicia Reyes has always found her life to be international. “My interest in strengthening our sense of being part of the international community is a strong part of my identity as a military dependent,” says Reyes. “My mother was also a military dependent born in the […]
Education Law Expert Preston Green III Joins UConn Faculty
Green, who will join UConn from Penn State in the fall, will have a joint appointment in the Neag School and the School of Law.
Neag Alumni Society Recognizes Outstanding Graduates
The Neag School of Education Alumni Society and the faculty of the Neag School of Education hosted the 15th Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the South Campus Ballroom. The evening was memorable as faculty and alumni gathered to formally recognize the achievements of some of our outstanding graduates. The award recipients are educators […]
Neag School Moves up Four Spots in National Graduate School Rankings
In the U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate schools released this month, the Neag School of Education is ranked #28 in the nation.
Renzulli Academy Model Expands to Three New Connecticut School Districts
The highly successful Renzulli Academy in Hartford is now being replicated in Bridgeport, New London, and Windham.
Education Professor Speaks on School Safety at Major National Conference
George Sugai, an expert on school climate and student behavior, spoke at a conference that included Vice President Joe Biden on making schools safer in the wake of Newtown.
Preparing Tomorrow’s Principals
A program offered by the Neag School of Education prepares knowledgeable and skilled school administrators who can help lead reform efforts.
Hartford’s Renzulli Academy to be Replicated in Other Districts
Hartford Public Schools’ acclaimed Renzulli Academy for Gifted Students is set to be replicated in at least three other districts, under a $500,000 grant announced in October by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, as part of the foundation’s Centennial Celebration to honor Mr. Kent Cooke’s legacy. The Talent Development Award, presented to the University of Connecticut’s […]