KEARNEY – Three Kearney educators are the newest members of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Academy for Teacher Education Excellence. Kelly Melson, Lori Moore and Stacie Pearson, all with Kearney Public Schools, were recognized Wednesday during a ceremony on campus for their work with students entering the education profession. Each inductee received a $1,000 stipend and commemorative plaque. The Academy for Teacher Education Excellence celebrates educators … [Read more...] about UNK Academy for Teacher Education Excellence inducts three new members
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UNK partners with Kearney Public Schools to offer PAWS University summer camp
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s called the “summer slide” – that drop-off in learning when students are away from school and focused on other activities. This three-month period can impact educational achievement and cognitive development, forcing teachers and students to make up ground when classes resume. In Kearney, there’s a way to avoid this seasonal setback, without sacrificing the fun of summer break. The University of Nebraska at … [Read more...] about UNK partners with Kearney Public Schools to offer PAWS University summer camp
Math partnership a win-win for UNK, Kearney Public Schools
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with Kearney Public Schools to help the local school district implement new math curriculum. UNK worked with KPS to create a one-time graduate course that will focus on math instruction with a direct connection to the curriculum KPS is adopting next fall at its elementary and middle schools. About 30 educators from KPS will take the course in late May and mid-July before … [Read more...] about Math partnership a win-win for UNK, Kearney Public Schools
Kearney principal, UNK alumna Katie Mathews receives national award
By SARA GIBONEY, UNK Communications KEARNEY – Longtime Kearney Public Schools administrator Katie Mathews is the 2017 National Distinguished Principal representing Nebraska. The national award, presented by National Association of Elementary School Principals and Nebraska Council of School Administrators, was given to Mathews Friday at the Principals’ Conference at Kearney’s Younes Conference Center. Mathews is the principal at Kearney’s Park Elementary School and a … [Read more...] about Kearney principal, UNK alumna Katie Mathews receives national award
The Language Project: UNK students teach Spanish to Kearney Public Schools youth
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Briana Orellana learned she could get a head start on her teaching career, she jumped at the opportunity. Yohana Lopez was instantly drawn in as well. Orellana and Lopez, both junior elementary education majors, are two University of Nebraska at Kearney Office of Multicultural Affairs scholars getting hands-on experience teaching Spanish through The Language Project. The Language Project, which originated in … [Read more...] about The Language Project: UNK students teach Spanish to Kearney Public Schools youth
