Neag School of Education

Two students proudly hold their scholarship certificates in front of the Neag School banners at the 2026 Scholarship Celebration.

Neag School’s Annual Scholarship Celebration Highlights Students and Donors

On Oct. 4, the UConn Neag School of Education held its annual Scholarship Celebration, which highlights students’ academic achievements and the generosity of donors who financially support their pursuit of higher education.

Tired young teacher sitting by desk in classroom and touching nose bridge after several lessons.

Teacher Absenteeism: An Analysis of Trends and Interventions

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

A male student teacher sits at a desk next to a middle school student, who works on math problems.

Strengthening Mathematics Recovery in Connecticut: Research-Informed Priorities for Local Districts

Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding post-pandemic mathematics recovery in Connecticut

Palisades Charter High the day after the fire

UConn Magazine: A Coach’s Comeback

On Jan. 7, 2025, Ray Marsden ’99 (ED), ’00 MA watched flames engulf the Pacific Palisades neighborhood where he’d worked for 17 years

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IDEA Grants Allow Sisters to Share Passion

'UConn helped me realize I can be a STEM student, but that doesn’t mean I’m not allowed to be creative and have fun hobbies. You get to be multidisciplined here. It’s encouraged'

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

Neag School Alumni Board Names Recipients of its 2026 Scholarship

Doctoral students Yasmin Elgoharry, Marcus Harris, and Jeongeun Lee are recipients of the scholarship, which was created to invest in future generations of Neag School students

Sandra Chafouleas and Jessica Koslouski standing in front of their poster titled “Are We Seeing the Whole Child? Lessons from Four Years of ESSY Screener Development.”

UConn, Metamorphix to bring Whole Child Screener to Schools

Developed by Neag researchers, the ESSY Whole Child Screener helps schools look at students holistically

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Religious Preschools Want Public Funding, but Exemptions from Non-Discrimination Rules. Now the Supreme Court Will Decide If That’s Constitutional

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case on November 3, 2026

UConn MSW student Sean Excellent

UConn Students Prepare to Support Black Men’s Mental Health Through New Mentorship Program

"Black men and boys can experience unique pressures and challenges, and as social workers, we need to understand how discrimination, economic inequities, family dynamics, and societal expectations around masculinity can affect their mental health."

Molly Ferreira, Emily Wicks, and Sandra Chafouleas pose for a photo, each holding a Telly Award, shaped like a metal statue.

From Puppets to Podcast: Feel Your Best Self Continues to Grow

The tools that help kids and their caregivers navigate big feelings expand across ages and settings