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UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers

June 11, 2019 by gottulatm

More than 4,300 UNK graduates teach in Nebraska’s PK-12 schools By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You’ll find them in nearly 300 communities across the state – from Ogallala to Omaha, Scottsbluff to South Sioux City and points in between. They’re teaching in small towns in the heart of cattle country and urban areas within the “Silicon Prairie.” When it comes to PK-12 education, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has the Cornhusker State covered … [Read more...] about UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: Albion, Aurora, Boone Central, Cassie Olson, Columbus, Doug Kittle, Dundy County Stratton, education, Grand Island, Jim Kent, Kate Tellus, Kearney Public Schools, Kent Edwards, Learning with the Lopers, Lincoln Public Schools, Loree Cain, Nicole Miller, Ogallala, Pender, Steve Joel, Teaching, Thad Nixon, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman

June 7, 2019 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Teaching is a dream job for Darian Wilson. “I’ve always enjoyed the concept of learning and learning itself,” she said. “The idea of getting to raise the next generation and being a part of so many people’s lives really inspires me.” To achieve that dream, the Alliance High School graduate set her sights on the University of Nebraska at Kearney and its top-notch teacher education program. She knew she wanted to … [Read more...] about Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: Alliance, Darian Wilson, education, Kearney, Sheryl Feinstein, Teachers Scholars Academy, Teaching, UNK, William and Ruth Scott

Collegiate Middle Level Association: New student group promotes UNK, middle school education

April 12, 2019 by gottulatm

The Collegiate Middle Level Association, a new UNK student organization, promotes UNK’s middle grades education program while providing networking and professional development opportunities for students. Pictured, from left, are executive members Jessica Buss of Gretna, Kelsey Coufal of Cozad and Kristen Wilkins of Holdrege, along with adviser Chandra Diaz. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

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

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: Chandra Diaz, Collegiate Middle Level Association, Jessica Buss, Kelsey Coufal, middle school, Teaching, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

NUforNE Video: President Bounds says UNK filling Nebraska workforce needs

March 18, 2019 by gottulatm

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

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News Tagged With: Hank Bounds, NUforNE, Teaching, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK, video, workforce needs

CLASSROOM COLLABORATION: UNK math students tutor at Horizon Middle School

April 10, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

University of Nebraska at Kearney junior Kaylea Watson helps Horizon Middle School seventh-grader Jerry Zheng with an assignment during a recent study hall period. Students from the Math 430 class at UNK are serving as tutors at the Kearney middle school this semester. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

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

Filed Under: College of Education, Natural & Social Sciences, News Tagged With: Amy Nebesniak, Departmental Teaching Award, Horizon Middle School, Kaylea Watson, Math, Nicolle Williams, Teaching, Tutor

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