Educational Leadership
Op-ed: Missing in Efforts to Curb Heavy Drinking and Hazing on Campuses
Drinking alcohol is deeply embedded in society’s notions about what it means to be a man, and attacking the problem necessitates dismantling that idea, says Adam McCready, visiting professor.
UConn’s Jamelle Elliott: Where She is Now
Former women's basketball student-athlete Jamelle Elliott is back at UConn as an administrator, after a successful coaching career. Sometimes, she stops to watch practice for a few minutes, because she misses the echo of a bouncing basketball.
Op-ed: The War on Women Coaches
When women act like a coach it violates traditional female gender stereotypes, subjecting them to backlash, write experts at UConn and the University of Minnesota.
UCAPP Student Project Strives to Build a Sense of Belonging
The Neag School of Education, UConn’s Department of English, and the Connecticut Writing Project (CWP) at UConn are proud to announce Connecticut’s winners of the 26th annual Letters About Literature competition, a nationwide contest sponsored by the Library of Congress for students in grades 4 through 12.
10 Questions With Connecticut’s Superintendent of the Year
Alan Addley is in his 11th year as the superintendent of Granby (Conn.) Public Schools. A native of Northern Ireland, Addley started his career as a professional soccer player and mathematics teacher. He has 34 years of administrative and teaching experience in private and public schools in the United States and Ireland. Addley completed a Connecticut Superintendent Certificate through the Executive Leadership Program in 2007 and earned his Ed.D. in 2014, both at the Neag School.
Report Recommends Ways to Promote Equity in Charter Schools
The federal government should grant awards to charter schools that clearly describe their strategies to serve a diverse set of learners, say researchers at UConn and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Op-ed: Charter Schools Exploit Lucrative Loophole that Would Be Easy to Close
The charter school industry is engaging in questionable business practices that allow people who own and run charter schools to make large profits. The time has come for oversight, says education professor Preston Green.
Principal Preparation Program Undergoes Redesign
As one of seven institutions that are part of a national University Principal Preparation Initiative, UConn's updated program will emphasize practical training and coaching from current or former school administrators.
Black Students Who Have One Black Teacher Are More Likely To Go To College
The influence of having a black teacher can make a monumental difference in a black student’s life, and the effect begins early in an education, according to a new study co-authored by UConn's Joshua Hyman.
Op-ed: Coach’s Firing Won’t Solve College Football’s Deepest Problems
Maryland college football coach DJ Durkin was ultimately fired after the death of a player during practice – and findings that his players were bullied and abused by coaches and staff over the course his three-year tenure. However, his 11th hour ouster on Oct. 31 is evidence of how much the culture of college football still needs to change. This culture encourages players to ignore signs of physical or mental exhaustion and is present across the college football landscape, not just at Maryland.