Author: Leah Ward

Summer 2018: Issue Briefs

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This summer, the Neag School of Education caught up with three doctoral students in the Learning, Leadership, and Education Policy program regarding their research that were recently released as issue briefs, in connection to the Center for Education Policy Analysis.  Read more on their individual thoughts and recommendations for education:

Samuel J. Kamin writes about Career and Technical Education - Current Trends and Results

Alexandra Lamb discusses How School Districts are Introducing Technology Into Classrooms Through 1:1 Programs

Chelsea Connery examines the Impact of Undocumented Status on Children’s Learning, as well as the implications for schools

CEPA is a research center based at the Neag School that seeks to inform educational leaders and policymakers on issues related to the development, implementation, and consequences of education policies. Learn more about CEPA at cepa.uconn.edu.

Issue Brief: The Impact of Undocumented Status on Children’s Learning

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Chelsea Connery ’13 (ED), ’14 MA, a former public school teacher and now a Neag School doctoral student in the Learning, Leadership, and Education Policy program, prepared the following issue brief — in affiliation with the Center for Education Policy Analysis (CEPA) — about the impact of undocumented status on children’s learning, as well as the implications for schools.

Spring 2018 Teaching Excellence Honorees

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Congratulations to the following Spring 2018 EDLR Faculty who received the Teaching Excellence Honor by the University Provost’s Office:

Sandy Bell

Laura Burton

Miguel CardonaMiguel Cardona

Joseph Cooper

Anna Cutaia-Leonard

Morgaen Donaldson

Shaun Dougherty

Charles Dumais

Justin Evanovich

Michele Femc-Bagwell

Erica Fernández

Richard Gonzales

Preston Green

Robin Grenier

Kelly Lyman

Richard Schwab

Maria Sedotti

Howard Theiry

Danielle Upham

Jennie Weiner

Christine Wilson

Sarah Woulfin

Based on recent teaching evaluations, these individuals are among a select group of faculty who excel in teaching, which involves successfully engaging students and facilitates an environment of learning around a spirit of inquiry and intellectual curiosity. These educators are innovative and are consistently seeking new ways to improve as teachers.

Congratulations on this success as you continue to serve as a model for the students and peers within the department, keep up the outstanding work!