Curriculum & Instruction

Patti Hess, David Stoloff, Duffy Brooks Duffy Brookes ’68 (ED), former chapter historian; and Laurie Brookes gather in the Gentry Building.

UConn’s Phi Delta Kappa Chapter Donates $10,000 to Support Future Educators

The now-inactive chapter made a lasting contribution by donating to two Neag School funds that support the development of future educators

A white female teacher sits at a table across from two elementary age boys, one is white and one is Black.

10 Questions With Dorothea Anagnostopoulos and Tutita Casa on Teaching Ambitiously

A new book from Neag School faculty explores strategies for promoting deep, conceptual learning in elementary classrooms through purposeful assignments, support, and feedback

Latrenda Knighten and Tutita Casa.

Neag School Faculty Member and Alumni Earn National Publication Award

Tutita M. Casa and three former students received the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ 2025 Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Award

Jason G. Irizarry

Jason G. Irizarry Reappointed to Second Term as Dean of UConn’s Neag School of Education

Interim Provost Alpay praises Irizarry’s vision and leadership in guiding the School’s expanded community engagement and student success

Three Neag School students holding certificates from the Neag School Scholarship Celebration.

Neag School’s Annual Scholarship Celebration Spotlights Students and Donors

On Oct. 5, the Neag School of Education recognized students’ academic achievements and the generosity of donors who have financially contributed to furthering their education

Hiis LaRose stands on a sandy beach next to a large rock that is half-submerged in the sand and has white words written on it that read "Welcome to Great Captains Island."

Neag School Student Wins SURF Award for Project Tackling Marine Debris on Connecticut Beaches

Hiis LaRose ’26 (ED), ’26 (CLAS), ’27 MA was one of UConn's 46 Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Award recipients for 2025

Michele Back and Amber Dickey in the Gentry Atrium.

Research Study Analyzes How Human Rights Content Empowers Spanish Heritage Learners

Neag School professor and alumna examine curriculum inspired by UConn’s Human Rights Close to Home initiative

Female educator with yellow blazer speaks to two students in a classroom.

Mariah Klair Castillo ’24 MA: Finding a Voice as a Special Education Teacher

Castillo originally worked in the insurance industry but always dreamed of teaching

The Charles B. Gentry Building at UConn Storrs, as seen from the Student Union lawn.

Neag School Welcomes New Faculty, Celebrates Recent Leadership Appointments

This fall, the UConn Neag School of Education welcomes six new faculty and congratulates two existing faculty members on new appointments

Three women dressed in formal attire stand on stage with awards.

UConn Future Educators Club Earns National Recognition for Advocacy and Community Engagement

The club, led by Neag School of Education students, was recently honored with a Local Excellence Award at the National Education Association’s (NEA) Aspiring Educators Conference