Research

Reading and Language Arts Center

The Reading and Language Arts Center serves as a coordinating agency for the improvement of literacy instruction and literacy teacher education from the undergraduate through the doctoral levels.

The Center’s faculty provides graduate programs and courses within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction that offer concentrations in reading and language arts, including programs that lead to state certifications.

It is the intent of the Reading-Language Arts Center faculty to develop professionals with leadership potential who are prepared to improve reading and language arts instruction in Connecticut’s schools.

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Recent Department Headlines

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Neag School Class of 2025 Student Profile: Jainat Akther ’23 (CLAS)

“UConn has a wonderful community of both faculty and students, and it is a great resource to reach out to as you navigate the new paths in college.”

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Two Neag School Faculty Named Outstanding Reviewers by AERA

Alexandra Freidus and Suzanne Wilson were recognized at the American Educational Research Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting

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Neag School Alums Take Their Teaching Skills Abroad, Changing Students’ Lives Around the World

Alumni show that a UConn education can lead you anywhere, including outside the U.S.

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Student Organization Hosts Annual Multicultural Education Conference Focused on Equity and Opportunity

On April 5, Leadership in Diversity held its annual conference at UConn Storrs, offering space for dialogue and discussion among educators across Connecticut