Educational Psychology
In Sync Brainwaves Predict Learning, Study Shows
Students whose brainwaves are more in sync with their classmates and teacher are likely to learn better than those lacking this “brain-to-brain synchrony,” shows a new study by a team of psychology and education researchers.
Neag School Receives $15K in 36 Hours During UConn Gives
The Neag School, including its Alumni Board, promoted four different education-affiliated projects, which were supported by 275 individuals.
Neag School Graduate Students Publish Inaugural Issue of Education Research Journal
The editor-reviewed, open-access, annual journal is founded and run by graduate students at the Neag School and published five articles in its Spring 2023 issue.
Feel Your Best Self Collaborative Project Wins Kidscreen Award
Educational toolkit built to address children's emotional challenges wins 'Best Web/App Series—Original' category at a ceremony recognizing children’s TV and digital media content
Neag School Increases Enrollment, Expands Program Locations to Help Combat Connecticut’s Teacher Shortage
Not only has the Neag School boosted enrollment in its teacher education programs, it also expanded its offerings to train more educators and support Connecticut schools
Fostering Collaborative Relationships Between Families and Schools
Clarisa Rodrigues, Neag School doctoral candidate in the Department of Educational Psychology, prepared the following rapid research brief with the Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE). Connecticut’s public school system has a rapidly growing number of students classified as English Learners (ELs).
Feel Your Best Self Collaborative Project Nominated for Kidscreen Award
'These are like the Oscars for kid’s programming': Educational toolkit built to address children's emotional challenges is recognized in the 'Best Web/App Series—Original' category
Neag School Faculty Member Appointed to New York City Literacy Advisory Council
Devin M. Kearns, associate professor of special education, has dedicated his career to researching reading disabilities such as dyslexia
Superintendent Relationships With School Boards: Collaborating for Student Success
Elizabeth Zagata, Neag School doctoral candidate in the Department of Educational Psychology, prepared the following rapid research brief on superintendent relationships with school boards with the Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE).
Neag Researcher Studying College and Career Readiness for Students with Disabilities
Allison Lombardi has received two grants to support college and career readiness for students with disabilities who are often left behind their peers in this area.