Neag School of Education

Alum Carla Klein stands with three college students and Jonathan the Husky.

Passionate About Children’s Mental Health, Alum Supports New Counseling Program

Carla (Salomonsen) Klein ’72 (ED) helps fund a new UConn Neag School of Education program that is bringing more licensed counselors into Connecticut schools

Dianisi Torres portrait

Building Community Through Nutrition: Dianisi Torres and UConn Extension’s Programs in Windham

"What motivates me is seeing the community gather, spend time together, and share knowledge, food, and resources”

Fany Hannon, dean of students, speaks during the Convocation ceremony held on the Student Union Mall

Creating a Sense of Belonging Drives UConn’s Dean of Students

'I believe in the power of a sense of belonging, and that is what creates community and supports students’ success'

Grant Supports Graduate Student Training in Secondary Transitions for Students with Disabilities

The grant will support a five-year program to recruit and train students to become leaders in the field of secondary transitions for students with disabilities

A group of high schoolers stand inside the Toscano Family Ice Forum at UConn Storrs. One student takes a photo with their cellphone.

Neag School Hosts Early College Experience Day for 116 High School Students

Eight public school districts brought EDCI 1100, EPSY 1100, and EDLR 2001 students to Storrs

Symone James Abiola

10 Questions With Alumna Symone James Abiola, Author of New Book on Anti-Racist Teaching

James Abiola ’16 (ED), ’17 MA, ’22 6th Year recently published her first book, which is part of the Hack Learning Series by Times 10 Publications

Two adult professionals gather (left and right) gather with female student.

Neag School’s Annual Scholarship Celebration Spotlights Students and Donors

On Nov. 3, UConn’s Neag School of Education held its annual Scholarship Celebration to recognize students’ academic achievements and the generosity of donors who have financially contributed to furthering their education

A female psychologist takes notes during a therapy meeting with a teenager in an office

Neag School Students Celebrate National School Psychology Week

The Student Affiliates in School Psychology group planned activities to mark the annual celebration of school psychologists and the contributions they make to schools and communities

Characters from the film are seen during the World Premiere of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Coping With Big Feelings Post-Election

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Sandra Chafouleas shares insights on coping with big feelings post-election

Six elementary age children sit in a row in a classroom.

Neag School Researcher Receives Funding to Develop New School District Integration Plans

Alexandra Freidus to lead team supported by the Spencer Foundation and the American Institutes for Research