Educational Leadership

The Neag School Class of 2025 gathers in the Gentry Building atrium.

Three Neag School Graduate Programs Ranked Among the Top 25 in the Nation

The School has also been named a top 30 public graduate school of education by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th straight year

Students in graduation regalia and medals posing for a photo at the front of an auditorium while UConn's president can be seen speaking in the background

‘Explore, Create, Lead’: The Science of a World-Class Honors Education

UConn’s Honors program is unique in the nation for its evidence-based curriculum and programming

Danielle DeRosa and Jeff Price

Neag School’s Sport Management Program Hosts Annual Sport Business Conference

Established in 2016 by the Sport Business Association, the student-run event provides an opportunity for pre-professionals to engage with experts in the field

Female educator works with young male student at a desk.

An Analysis of Special Education Outplacement in Connecticut

Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding special education outplacement in Connecticut

Graduates dressed in caps and robes sit in a row. One cap reads "Women Belong in Sports" and is decorated with the UConn Husky dog logo.

UConn’s Sport Management Program Empowers Women Leaders on the Court, on the Sidelines, and in Academia

Alums of the Neag School of Education program reflect on their careers in honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Jeffrey Newton

Neag School Alumnus Jeffrey Newton Honored as Connecticut’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

Newton ’13 ELP, superintendent of East Lyme Public Schools, was recently recognized by the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents

Group of professional adult students gather for a group photo.

Preparing the Next Generation of School District Leaders: The Impact of UConn’s Executive Leadership Program

This year, alumni from various cohorts stepped into new superintendent and central office roles that allow them to strengthen communities and expand educational opportunities

Laura Burton, Jelena Pavićević, and Danielle DeRosa.

Neag School Faculty Mentor Emerging Leader in Sport Through Global Exchange Program

The Sport Management Program participated in the 2025 Global Sports Mentoring Program, hosting Serbian coach and advocate Jelena Pavićević

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