Neag School of Education
Charter School Reform Must Become Part of National Education Reform
More than 2.5 million students attend an estimated 6,400 charter schools in 42 states, with the number of these “independent public schools” — as President Barack Obama called them in his National Charter Schools Week proclamation last year — increasing dramatically. For the 2013-14 school year, more than 600 new charter schools opened their doors nationwide, while 70 more are slated to open in North Carolina alone. But as the charter school model of education grows, so does the likelihood for fraud and mismanagement.
A 21st-century Approach to Teaching Social Studies
A UConn education professor who helped develop the state's new social studies frameworks explains what's different.
Neag Twin Alums, and Longtime Donors, Return to Campus for First Time in 50 Years
Twins Elaine and Eleanor Demarjian (’64 MA) have traveled the world together, visiting more countries than they can count. Yet they name among one of their favorite destinations not some faraway land – but their recent trip to UConn, to which they returned for the first time in 50 years.
State Rep. Fleischmann Visits Neag, Shares Thoughts on Future of Education in Connecticut
The Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis (CEPA) hosted “A Conversation with Representative Andy Fleischmann” at the Storrs campus. As the chairman of the Education Committee of the Connecticut State Assembly, State Rep. Fleischmann spoke about the future of education in Connecticut schools and how education policy research could better inform policy making in Hartford and beyond.
What Ever Happened to Gillette Castle?
In a new serialized e-book, brought to life by UConn faculty, staff, and students, readers must follow the clues to find and recover the national historic landmark.
Federally Funded Research Center Strengthens UConn’s Role as National Leader in Gifted Education
Chosen through a competitive selection process and authorized by the U.S. Congress-revitalized Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, the National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE) at UConn was established with a $2 million grant from the federal Department of Education’s Institute of Educational Sciences to be used over the next two years.
Education Expert on Obama’s Free Tuition Proposal
Erik Hines, a specialist in college and career readiness, discusses the President's proposal to offer free community college tuition for two years to qualified high school students.
Experience, Enthusiasm, and a History of Results Make Chafouleas Ideal for New Associate Dean for Research Position
Set smart goals, divvy up the work, and then attack it. It’s an oversimplified, but accurate, description of how new Neag School of Education Associate Dean for Research Sandra M. Chafouleas is working to support Neag faculty.
The Perils of Sexism for Men and Boys
In a new book, Professor James O'Neil discusses how men’s gender role conflict relates to mental health problems, substance abuse, and relationship problems.
Competition Helps Drive CRT Production
As performances of the musical 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' get underway, UConn faculty reflect on the nature of competition.