By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Alyse Pflanz calls financial literacy a “superpower.” When students learn to make smart decisions with their money, it sets them up for success throughout their lives and helps them avoid the stressors that impact many adults. “If we can teach students to manage their money better at a young age and develop an economic way of thinking, they’ll continue to make wise decisions as they get older,” said Pflanz, a lecturer … [Read more...] about Center for Economic Education serves as valuable resource for students, teachers
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Roxanne Vipond recognized with UNK’s Early Childhood Pioneer Award
ROXANNE VIPOND Family: Husband, Craig; children, Jeff, Denise, Steve and Stefanie; and seven grandchildren. Awards: Advocate of the Year 2004 – Nebraska Family Child Care Association; Celebrate Literacy Award 2005 – Central Nebraska Reading Council; Celebrate Literacy Award 2006 – Nebraska State Reading Council; Making a Difference for Children 2006 – Voices for Children in Nebraska; Woman of Distinction Award 2011 – YWCA Grand Island. Community Involvement: Nebraska … [Read more...] about Roxanne Vipond recognized with UNK’s Early Childhood Pioneer Award
UNK substitute teaching course fills ‘huge void’ for area schools
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Like most Nebraska school administrators, Roger Thomsen struggles to find substitute teachers who can fill in for his regular staff. “It’s a chore,” the 7-12 principal at Amherst Public School said. “My list went from around 35 last year to eight this year.” The statewide substitute teacher shortage was a problem before the pandemic hit, then COVID-19 caused many people to step away from their roles as … [Read more...] about UNK substitute teaching course fills ‘huge void’ for area schools
Lincoln, Grand Island superintendents speaking at Warner Lecture Series
GRAND ISLAND – The top officials from two of the state’s largest school districts are featured speakers for the upcoming Warner Lecture Series presented by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Steve Joel and Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Tawana Grover will present “Leading In the Skin You’re In” at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 7) in the Hornady-Marshall Theater at College Park at Grand Island, 3180 W. U.S. Highway 34. The … [Read more...] about Lincoln, Grand Island superintendents speaking at Warner Lecture Series
For Lindsay and Trevor Stryker, UNK education is chance to make up for lost time
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications GRAND ISLAND - Lindsay Stryker knows what you’re thinking. At roughly twice the age of most of her classmates, she stands out on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. “Sometimes it’s awkward. Sometimes I feel like I get looked at differently,” said Stryker, who turns 37 next week. Many people wonder – and some of them ask – what motivated her to return to school now? That’s a question she’s happy to answer. “It’s important … [Read more...] about For Lindsay and Trevor Stryker, UNK education is chance to make up for lost time
