Neag School of Education
A Call for a Language Shift: From Covert Oppression to Overt Empowerment
In response to the problematic nature of terms such as “People of Color,” “minorities,” “marginalized groups,” and “oppressed groups,” I call for a shift in language. In the pursuit of a more equitable and just society, it is important that we develop and use language that disrupts oppressive systems.
5 Ways Schools Can Positively and Proactively Support All Students
School leaders and educators must not wait until students demonstrate signs of stress or report bullying incidents. We must act now and proactively address students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs; bolster positive school climates so that learning can occur; and firm up our relationships with students to ensure they feel safe, appreciated, and respected.
In Memoriam: Professor Emerita Alexinia Baldwin ’71 Ph.D.
Alexinia Young Baldwin ’71 Ph.D., professor emerita of the Neag School Department of Curriculum and Instruction, died on Jan. 21, 2017. She was 91.
A Message From the Equity and Social Justice Task Force
As members of the Equity and Social Justice Task Force, we believe that the new social and political context created by the presidential election requires not only that we reiterate these commitments, but also that we, the Equity and Social Justice Task Force, acknowledge and empathize with the many individuals and groups in our community who are experiencing a considerable amount of pain, fear, and concern for their safety.
10 Questions With Husky Sport Alum Leading Volunteers in NYC
Brittany (Perotti) Agne ’09 (CLAS), ’11 MA, a former Husky Sport volunteer who earned a master’s degree with a concentration in sport management at the Neag School, today serves as director of children’s education programs at New York Cares, a New York City based nonprofit focused on volunteer management whose staff plans 1,600 volunteer led projects every month.
Get Ahead of Bullying and Hate Speech, Says Education Expert
A UConn education expert discusses proactive steps that schools can take to help moderate the effects of hate being modeled on the national stage.
Neag School Announces Recipients of 2017 Alumni Awards
The Neag School of Education and its Alumni Board are proud to announce the 2017 Neag School Alumni Award honorees. Six outstanding Neag School graduates will be recognized at the School’s 19th annual Alumni Awards Celebration in Storrs, Conn., on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
Schools Key to Solving Fake News Problem, Says UConn Expert
'If I were going to invest in one thing, that’s where I would invest – giving teachers the instructional tools they can use to teach kids to think critically about online information.'
A Call for a Language Shift: From Covert Oppression to Overt Empowerment
With increasing shifts in racial and ethnic demographics in the United States, the national conversation on diversity and inclusion is ever evolving. Several terms have become commonplace in identifying racial and ethnic groups that are disadvantaged by interlocking, oppressive systems, such as White supremacy, patriarchy, and neoliberal capitalism. Among the most popular phrases currently used to describe groups that have been historically underserved based on their race is “People of Color.” Another common term used to describe these groups is “minorities.” One intention behind using these terms is to emphasize the overlapping or shared experiences with discrimination, marginalization, and oppression on the basis of racial, ethnic, and/or cultural identities.
TJ McKenna ’18 Ph.D.: Changing How We Teach Science
For Ph.D. candidate Thomas “TJ” McKenna, a love for science may not be enough; his mission, it seems, has become focused just as much on sharing his love for making science accessible to the masses.