By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted elementary students across the country. When schools were forced to abruptly close their doors in spring 2020, teachers and administrators had to adjust on the fly. They quickly transitioned to remote education, knowing that even their best efforts to teach children online may not be good enough. One year later, COVID-related learning loss remains a concern. On top of the … [Read more...] about PAWS University Prep Academy closes COVID learning gap
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UNK’s PAWS University curbs summer learning slide; reaches record attendance
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s youngest students are exploring places and things near and far this summer. Kearney-area children entering grades one through six peeked at the solar system, learned dances from other cultures, developed survival skills in the great outdoors and competed in Olympic games without leaving the UNK campus. These awesome adventures and other hands-on activities are part of PAWS … [Read more...] about UNK’s PAWS University curbs summer learning slide; reaches record attendance
UNK hosting PAWS University summer camps for elementary students
REGISTER HERE By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – PAWS University is back and better than ever. Hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the curriculum-based summer camps for students entering grades one through six are returning to an in-person format for 2021, with some exciting additions. “Although we loved being able to provide PAWS University: Home Edition kits for community families last summer, our entire team is thrilled to have our … [Read more...] about UNK hosting PAWS University summer camps for elementary students
PAWS UNIVERSITY: UNK program keeps kids engaged during unusual summer
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Vehicles started rolling through the Cope Stadium parking lot shortly before 4 p.m. Monday. One after another, a steady flow of parents, many with their children in tow, made their way to the PAWS University pickup site on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Four PAWS University team members wearing gloves and face masks were ready for the rush. They handed out about 200 free activity kits on the hot and windy … [Read more...] about PAWS UNIVERSITY: UNK program keeps kids engaged during unusual summer
PAWS University providing summer learning opportunities for area families
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s fun, educational and free. PAWS University is back for the second year to provide summer learning opportunities for elementary students. This time, though, the popular University of Nebraska at Kearney program is being offered as a “home edition,” allowing families to access a variety of curriculum-based activities during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Instead of hosting workshops on the UNK campus, PAWS … [Read more...] about PAWS University providing summer learning opportunities for area families
