By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Middle schoolers are different from elementary and high school students. They have their own educational and emotional needs. That’s why Chandra Diaz, director of middle level education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, believes it’s important to train educators to work specifically with this group of adolescents. “Often, those who want to teach know of the elementary education major and secondary education … [Read more...] about Collegiate Middle Level Association: New student group promotes UNK, middle school education
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NUforNE Video: President Bounds says UNK filling Nebraska workforce needs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t_G5mabR64 "UNK is about making certain that workforce needs are met in outstate Nebraska. ...The teaching that happens here is as good as anywhere in the country.” - Hank Bounds, President of the University of Nebraska … [Read more...] about NUforNE Video: President Bounds says UNK filling Nebraska workforce needs
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION: UNK math students tutor at Horizon Middle School
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Horizon Middle School sixth-grade teacher Nicolle Williams meets with students needing extra help whenever she can. She schedules sessions before classes begin in the morning, during her lunch break and after school, but there never seem to be enough hours in the day. “That one-on-one time is critical,” Williams said. “I would love to give that to every student who needs it.” Williams and other teachers at the … [Read more...] about CLASSROOM COLLABORATION: UNK math students tutor at Horizon Middle School
Education Expo to prepare students for teaching profession
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Students interested in teaching can learn more about the profession by attending the Nebraska Education Expo in Kearney. Hosted by Educators Rising and University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Education, the event is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at UNK’s Nebraskan Student Union. Cost is and includes lunch. Registration deadline is Sept. 9. To register, visit … [Read more...] about Education Expo to prepare students for teaching profession
Rural Futures Institute taking applications for Competitive Awards
Rural Futures Institute at the University of Nebraska is accepting applications for the fourth round of RFI Competitive Awards. This is an opportunity to turn research and teaching ideas into action that can have an impact on rural people and places. There are two types of awards to apply for: Research & Engagement – Submission Deadline: March 15 The purpose of the RFI Research & Engagement Award is to foster the development of research and engagement … [Read more...] about Rural Futures Institute taking applications for Competitive Awards
