Neag School of Education
Preparing New Teachers to Meet the Needs of English Language Learners
The Neag School is starting to offer greater guidance in teaching English language learners.
University Scholars Pursue Rigorous Academic Path
Students in the University Scholars program design academic projects beyond a typical plan of study.
It’s All in the Historical Record – But Whose?
Education professor Alan Marcus teaches students a healthy skepticism about historical sources.
The Odds Are With ‘All-American’ Stats Teacher
A UConn alum is increasing the probability that East Hartford students will take AP Statistics.
Scholarship Donor Honors Educator Father, and Neag School
Carmen Effron wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps. Kenneth Arminio, a career, Boston College and Neag-trained educator, taught at Pomperaug High School from 1951 until his death on Christmas Day 1968. “I found when he died … it was a huge, huge service because he really touched the lives of many people,” she recalls. […]
Invaluable Alumni Professional Development at Neag School
Faculty from the Neag School of Education keep in touch with their graduates and offers alumni professional development opportunities to facilitate continual growth and development even after their students receive their diplomas from the University of Connecticut. “Upon admission to the IB/M program, I always tell my students that our relationship will continue long after they leave […]
Neag School of Education Welcomed New Faculty and Staff During Fall Semester
Susannah Everett Susannah Everett is a research associate with the Center for Behavioral Education & Research. Her focus is to support the research and implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) in the Hartford Public Schools, with specific attention on targeted interventions. She will also work with CT State Education Resource Center and […]
Neag Faculty Member and Student Recognized as Finalists for Public Engagement Award
On Nov. 29, 2010, the University of Connecticut held the fifth annual Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement, in which a professor and student from the Neag School of Education were recognized as finalists. The Office of Public Engagement selected one faculty member, one staff member, one graduate student, one undergraduate student and one university program based […]
Neag Faculty Take the Lead at Educator Effectiveness Symposium
One of the hottest topics in public education is the issue of evaluating teachers. Two years ago, a fierce competition for federal Race to the Top money prompted states to propose using data analysis to tie teacher performance directly to student test scores. “I think we’ve all realized it’s far more complicated than it appears,” […]
Learning Independent Living Skills
The STAAR program brings high school students with disabilities into a college setting.