Curriculum & Instruction

A group of high school students gather with Neag School and East Hartford Public Schools' educators and administrators.

Neag School Expands its Early College Experience Courses, Allowing High School Students to Explore Careers in Education

More than 350 students from 21 partner schools were enrolled in the Neag School's ECE courses in 2022-2023, an increase from 201 students in five districts the year before. 

Alyssa Hadley Dunn

10 Questions With the Neag School’s Director of Teacher Education

As the Neag School of Education’s new director of teacher education, Alyssa Hadley Dunn came to UConn at the beginning of 2023 from Michigan State University, where she was an associate professor of education. This 10 Questions feature covers her work and research in teacher education.

The Gentry Building, home of the Neag School of Education, at UConn Storrs.

Neag School Names Recipients of the 2023 Alumni Board Scholarship

Megan Go, Kenya Overton, and Amanda Sutter are graduate students who have proven academic excellence or demonstrated financial need.

Charles B. Gentry Building

Neag School Honors Faculty, Staff, and Students With 2023 Annual Awards

The Dean’s Office solicited nominations earlier in the spring for the Neag School's annual awards recognizing research, teaching, and service.

Danielle Filipiak

Neag School Assistant Professor Danielle Filipiak Receives Teaching Award

Filipiak has been named the 2023 Dr. Perry A. Zirkel Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.

A graduate holds their diploma cover above their head

Neag School of Education Graduates 158 Bachelor of Science Students

Graduates of the Sport Management and Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Education programs were celebrated Sunday morning at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

Nathan Suarez

Neag School Class of 2023 Student Profile: Nathan Suarez

“What drove me to choose UConn was the fact that both student teachers [I learned from in high school] happened to be in the same concentration I wanted to be in, which was music, and they were able to provide me with advice and thoughts on the program.”

Daniel Petrsoric

Neag School Class of 2023 Student Profile: Daniel Petrsoric

“I chose UConn because it provided so many opportunities for me to choose from. I came to UConn not knowing what I wanted to be or what my future looked like. When speaking with ACES advisors, I realized that I could create that future on my own.”

Emma McCarthy

Neag School Class of 2023 Student Profile: Emma McCarthy

“I made the decision to transfer to UConn not only after the amazing reviews I’d heard about the Neag School, but after first stepping foot on a campus that truly felt like home.”

Saraya Lewis

Neag School Class of 2023 Student Profile: Saraya Lewis

“There is nothing that compares to the UConn pride we have as a family. I applied to just three schools, and I knew regardless of the decisions, that I would find my forever home here at UConn.”