Neag School of Education
Campbell Named Co-Editor, Journal of Science Teacher Education
Todd Cambpell, professor of science education, has been named editor of the Journal of Science Teacher Education, the flagship journal of the Association for Science Teacher Education.
Neag School Hosts Global Sports Mentoring Program Emerging Leader
The Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP)’s Empower Women Through Sports Initiative is an international initiative co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and espnW that partners emerging female leaders from 17 countries with leading executives and experts in the U.S. sports industry. For the second consecutive year, Neag School faculty members Jennie McGarry and Laura Burton will be serving in the coming weeks as hosts.
#TakeAKnee Is Only Symbolic; Economic Activism Is the Real Black Power Salute
In this opinion piece, Joseph Cooper, assistant professor of sport management in the Neag School, weighs in on the recent #TakeAKnee protests and provides his insight into what he sees as the most powerful form of activism within a capitalist society: economic activism.
Professor Emeritus Vincent Rogers Bestows Innovation Grant
Neag School of Education professor emeritus Vincent Rogers has announced a planned bequest to the Neag School, designating a legacy gift of $125,000 to expand the Rogers Educational Innovation Fund in support of innovative projects carried out by teachers in Connecticut. Through his gift, elementary and middle-school teachers across the state will be able to apply annually for a $5,000 gift for use in the classroom.
Neag School Welcomes New Faculty Member in Educational Technology
The Neag School of Education this week welcomes Stephen Slota as an assistant professor-in-residence of educational technology, with a joint appointment in the School of Fine Arts Department of Digital Media and Design.
10 Tips on Preparing for Your Child’s College Search
Rachelle Pérusse, associate professor of counseling in the Neag School, shares her top 10 suggestions for caregivers and their aspiring postsecondary students on preparing for the college search.
George Michna Joins Neag School as Director of Assessment
George Michna arrives at the Neag School of Education this week as director of assessment, accreditation, and accountability.
Want a Job? It’s Still About Education
During the 20th century, there was nothing that could help you achieve labor market success more than a good education. Even today, education is one of the strongest predictors of whether someone is employed and how much he or she is paid. Yet, the rules have changed.
Special Education Program Receives $1.3M Leadership Grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $1.3 million in funding through its Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to the Neag School’s special education program for a project that will fully fund five doctoral students in the areas of literacy, positive behavioral supports, and transition, with four-year competitive fellowships for each student.
10 Questions With Kevin Liner, Lifelong Learner
Current Ph.D. student and two-time Neag School alumnus Kevin Liner ’10 (CLAS), (ED), ’11 MA is knee-deep in his doctoral studies, focusing his research interests on mathematics education.