Neag School of Education professor emeritus Vincent Rogers has announced a planned bequest to the Neag School, designating a legacy gift of $125,000 to expand the Rogers Educational Innovation Fund in support of innovative projects carried out by teachers in Connecticut. Through his gift, elementary and middle-school teachers across the state will be able to apply annually for a $5,000 gift for use in the classroom.
Preston Green III, a professor of educational leadership and law at the University of Connecticut, agrees with the Institute for Justice’s analysis where the federal Constitution is concerned. A successful challenge over ESAs funneling money to religious schools there, he said, is “probably off the table.”
Rachelle Pérusse, associate professor of counseling in the Neag School, shares her top 10 suggestions for adults and their aspiring postsecondary students on preparing for the college search.
The Neag School of Education this week welcomes Stephen Slota as an assistant professor-in-residence of educational technology, with a joint appointment in the School of Fine Arts Department of Digital Media and Design.
WHUS (Neag School’s Erik Hines and doctoral student Paul Singleton are interviewed about black male research, ScHOLA2RS House, and more)
Sandra Chafouleas, a professor of educational psychology at University of Connecticut who wrote the introduction to that issue of the journal along with one of its key studies, has reviewed successful approaches to professional development for staff, noting that it starts with teaching staff members more about trauma.
The Walrus (Neag School’s James Kaufman and Ron Beghetto are quoted about creativity in the classroom)
Don’t assume a post or picture is private just because you’ve tightened up your privacy settings, says James C. Kaufman, PhD, an educational psychologist at the University of Connecticut and head of the Div. 46 Media Watch Committee.
Parents (Neag School’s James Kaufman is quoted about creating creative kids)
Biden’s Briefing (Neag School prof. Shaun Dougherty’s article on career and technical education was read by Joe Biden)
