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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.

05/28/26
Neag School’s Tutita Casa Wins Teaching Award

Casa has been named the 2026 Dr. Perry A. Zirkel Distinguished Teaching Award recipient

05/27/26
Neag School Receives Nearly $70K During UConn Gives 2026

Thanks to the generosity of 525 donors, the Neag School won a University-wide leaderboard challenge during this year’s two-day giving campaign
05/20/26
Neag School Honors Faculty and Staff With 2026 Annual Awards

The Dean’s Office solicited nominations earlier in the spring for the Neag School of Education’s annual awards recognizing research, teaching, and service
05/10/26
Neag School of Education Celebrates 139 Bachelor of Science Graduates

Graduates of the Sport Management and Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Teacher Education programs were celebrated Sunday morning at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

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