Curriculum & Instruction
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
November 5, 2025 | Mikala Kane
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
October 15, 2025 | Nicole Dobrzanski
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
September 11, 2025 | Nicole Dobrzanski
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
September 9, 2025 | Shawn Kornegay
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
September 4, 2025 | Shawn Kornegay
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
August 25, 2025 | Shawn Kornegay
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
August 19, 2025 | Nicole Dobrzanski
Neag School Alumni Board Names Recipients of its 2025 Scholarship
Graduate students Emmanuel Dwamena, Caroline Shadman, and Claudia Ventura are recipients of the fund, which was created as a way to invest in future generations of Neag School students
July 30, 2025 | Shawn Kornegay
The Costs and Benefits of Year-Round Schooling
Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding year-round schooling
July 8, 2025 | Kristin Simmers
Neag School of Education Hosts “Why Teach, Why Now” Contest for Early College Experience Students
High school students submitted short essays or videos explaining why they want to become urban educators
July 1, 2025 | Mikala Kane