Neag School of Education

Richard L. Schwab, center, with Ray '56 (CLAS) and Carole Neag after a ceremony held at the Charles B. Gentry Building to invest Schwab as Neag Professor on June 7. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Schwab Invested as Neag Professor

Richard Schwab, former dean of the Neag School, was invested as Neag Professor during a ceremony June 7.

June 8, 2012 | Combined Reports

Aaron Clark demonstrates math terms in his classroom. (Shawn Kornegay/UConn photo)

Education Alum Enjoys Working with Troubled Youth

A graduate of UConn's teacher education program, Aaron Clark chose a career path that that is both challenging and rewarding.

June 4, 2012 | Lauren Cardarelli '12 (ED)

Neag School Hosts 2012 Commencement

The Neag School of Education recognized graduates from the Class of 2012 during two ceremonies the weekend of May 5-6. The Neag School undergraduate and sixth-year commencement took place at the Jorgensen Auditorium on Sunday, May 6. Commencement for Neag School graduate students took place on Saturday, May 5, at Gampel Pavilion. The Graduate School […]

May 31, 2012 |

Neag Alumni Society Recognizes Outstanding Alumni

On the “Rate My Professors” website, where students across the US rate and comment on their professors – both good and bad – Dr. Thomas Hébert has three 5.0 ratings on a 5.0 scale for overall quality, helpfulness and clarity. While his rating on easiness is a 1.5 out of 5.0, he would probably be […]

May 31, 2012 |

Alumni
Teacher giving a lesson in the classroom.

Neag School Sees New Role in Conversation About Education Reform

Lawmakers turn to UConn's education school for assistance in evaluating a portion of the program created by Connecticut's new law.

May 18, 2012 | Tom Breen & Stephanie Reitz

Community Impact
Students working outside in a science/lab class at the Avery Point campus. (Al Ferreira for UConn)

Much-Needed STEM Teachers are Focus of Accelerated Certification Program Expansion

To help meet the national demand for teachers in science, technology, engineering, and math, the Neag School of Education is expanding its accelerated teacher certification program to the Avery Point campus.

May 9, 2012 | Cindy Wolfe Boynton

Research has shown that students of teachers who participate in National Writing Projects such as this make significant gains in writing performance.

Helping Teachers Teach Writing

The Connecticut Writing Project is a resource for professional growth and the development of writing skills.

May 8, 2012 | Alyssa Krueger & Will Dunlop

Kayla Everson '12, left, tutors Sarah Adams '12 in the Academic Achievement Center on Dec. 14, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Tomorrow’s Teachers in Action Today

Education majors Kayla Everson and Sarah Harris honed their coaching skills working with peers in UConn's academic support programs.

May 3, 2012 | Alexa Dankowski '13 (CLAS)

Melanie Rodriguez '11 (ED) '12 MA on April 16, 2012. (Peter Morenus for UConn)

Class of 2012: Melanie Rodriguez

Coming to Storrs from Bridgeport was a culture shock for Melanie Rodriguez '11 (ED), '12 MA, but she succeeded beyond her expectations and now hopes to return to teach in the city where she grew up.

April 27, 2012 | Lauren Lalancette

Steven Wisensale, professor of human development and family studies lectures on baseball and society at the Classroom Building on March 29, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Swing and a Hit: Students Flock to New Class on Baseball and Society

Steven Wisensale's class uses baseball as an avenue to explore other facets of history.

April 13, 2012 | Stephanie Reitz