Education

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#	Title	Date	Summary
401	Getting an education Northern Iowan 93:2, p.11	09/06/1996	Columnist comments on getting an education.
402	"Return on Investment" shown by Iowa Educational Technology Training Institute Public Relations News Release 1996:8, p.1	08/26/1996	Iowa teachers are becoming more knowledgeable at incorporating technology into their classrooms.
403	Parents and children learning together Northern Iowan 92:61, p.3	07/26/1996	Offers ideas on object of learning.
404	Cost versus value; college is expensive--but has the cost been overstated? Northern Iowa Today 80:1, p.8	07/01/1996	Analyzing the true costs of education and the ways to meet those costs.
405	Obiter Scripta Northern Iowan 92:56, p.5	06/14/1996	Offers advice on what to get out of education.
406	Higher education should not ignore morality, spirituality, religion Northern Iowan 92:55, p.10	05/03/1996	President Koob offers viewpoint on power of religion, spirit, and morality.
407	Going to college, getting an education not same thing Northern Iowan 92:53, p.8	04/26/1996	People go to college for many reasons, but they should devote some effort to learning.
408	Reconsidering value of liberal arts education Northern Iowan 92:51, p.7	04/19/1996	Believes students should savor and value their general education experiences.
409	Hayworth's liberal arts column interesting, thoughtful Northern Iowan 92:48, p.9	04/09/1996	Supports idea of broad education.
410	Advice for freshman in college Northern Iowan 92:47, p.5	04/05/1996	Urges students to seek new experiences and people, to broaden knowledge, to make connections.
411	Liberal arts degree useful Northern Iowan 92:45, p.7	03/29/1996	Believes degree will at least protect him from a factory job, but is not sure what else it will bring.
412	Universities have failed to question effectiveness of their activities Northern Iowan 92:42, p.8	03/08/1996	Offers ideas for improving the quality of education.
413	Getting your money's worth out of college Northern Iowan 92:40, p.7	03/01/1996	Believes small colleges served his children well.
414	Seven habits of highly effective students Northern Iowan 92:38, p.7	02/23/1996	Outlines ways in which students can learn effectively.
415	Faculty in review: the Regents report Campus News Network 6:10, p.2	01/29/1996	Faculty members are greatly involved with undergraduate education, says results of study of undergraduate teaching at Regents' institutions.
416	American Education Week: investing our time, talents Campus News Network 6:6, p.1	11/13/1995	Faculty, staff, and students will visit classrooms as part of American Education Week November 13-17.
417	Teach and educate yourselves Northern Iowan 91:45, p.5	03/10/1995	Urges people to take initiative in their own education.
418	Apply your education! Northern Iowan 91:33, p.5	01/27/1995	Believes there is more to college than going to classes and preparing for a job.
419	UNI receives $1 million grant to help Slovakia restructure educational system Campus News Network 4:15, p.1	03/28/1994	USAID has agreed to provide money in FYs 1994 and 1995 to help fund second phase.
420	A decade at risk; the 36 pages that jolted education Northern Iowa Today 77:2, p.10	01/01/1994	Analyzes impact of "A Nation At Risk" after ten years.
421	Qualifications for educational success raise questions Northern Iowan 88:23, p.3	11/19/1991	Considers best way to improve education.
422	Escalante inspires future teachers to tackle problems Northern Iowan 87:63, p.2	07/19/1991	Problems with American education.
423	The final showing Northern Iowan 87:57, p.2	05/03/1991	Reviews what he has learned in college.
424	A final sweet 'thank you' Northern Iowan 87:54, p.3	04/23/1991	Senior sums up value of his education.
425	Education: who is to blame? Northern Iowan 87:48, p.3	04/02/1991	Assesses responsibility for problems with education.
426	University of Northern Iowa professor puts academic theories into classroom practice Public Relations News Release 1990:235, p.1	12/03/1990	Teaches third grade to observe if theories taught in college classrooms work in real classroom situations.
427	Educating parents about what goes on in school can be as important as what children learn: Early childhood expert Public Relations News Release 1990:723, p.1	07/28/1990	Anne Federlein states that educators need to communicate with parents what is going on in their child's preschool and elementary classroom.
428	Teachers must be careful to avoid sexual stereotyping in the classroom Public Relations News Release 1989:526, p.1	05/26/1990	As head of multi-cultural, non-sexist programming at Price Laboratory School, Dianna Briggs advises educators to be more wary of sexual stereotyping in the classroom.
429	Grads prepare for "real world"; friends, clubs left behind Northern Iowan 86:58, p.12	05/04/1990	Students talk about what they have learned and what they intend to do.
430	"Inclusive schools" movement seeks to integrate disabled students into regular classrooms Public Relations News Release 1989:524, p.1	04/30/1990	Professors William and Susan Stainback support the integration of disabled individuals with other elementary students. Schools Are For Everyone (SAFE) is a nationwide organization working toward school integration.
431	Minorities in Teaching Program Public Relations News Release 1989:528, p.1	04/04/1990	The Minorities in Teaching Program is a partnership with Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Waterloo that identifies young minority students who show potential for careers in education. Professor Richard Strub coordinates the program.
432	University of Northern Iowa offers summer natural history workshop for teachers Public Relations News Release 1989:530, p.1	04/04/1990	The Iowa Conservation Education Council and Department of Natural Resources sponsor the Natural History Potpourri Workshop. The workshop allows students to explore forests, prairie, and ponds throughout southwest Iowa.
433	'Teaching Geography Workshop' to be held April 16 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:507, p.1	03/30/1990	President Constantine Curris, and Professors Ron Johnston, and Basheer Nijim speak at the teaching geography workshop for k-12 teachers in the UNI Commons Ballroom.
434	Pioneering University of Northern Iowa program recruits minority students into teaching Public Relations News Release 1989:497, p.1	03/28/1990	Professor Richard Strub coordinates the Minorities in Education program, which seeks to recruit minority students from sixth through twelfth grade into the field of education. Students who complete the program will be given priority in IMAGES grants.
435	Sexism in the classroom -- part of "hidden curriculum." Public Relations News Release 1989:501, p.1	03/28/1990	Professor Dianna Briggs urges educators to be more aware of sexist messages in the classroom. She suggests that teachers use both male and female role models in classroom discussions.
436	Children's Issues Public Relations News Release 1989:483, p.1	03/26/1990	Professor Anne Federlein conducts research on children from disadvantaged homes at the Regents Center for Early Developmental Education.
437	Science and technology gap Public Relations News Release 1989:483, p.1	03/26/1990	Professor Bonnie Litwiller sits on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, which proposes new standards for math and science in response to surveys indicating poor performance in American schools.
438	Music should be integral part of any child's education: University of Northern Iowa professor Public Relations News Release 1989:438, p.1	03/19/1990	Professor Patricia Osterby discusses the future role of music in education. Osterby predicts that the arts will replace sports as the country's extracurricular activity of choice as the New Millennium approaches.
439	Building better schools without tearing down walls--an expert opinion Public Relations News Release 1989:470, p.1	03/15/1990	Professor Thomas Switzer discusses how school, teachers, and parents need to be actively involved in improving the education system. Switzer participates in the Minorities in Teaching Program.
440	How do we get our kids interested in school? Parents play a part. Public Relations News Release 1989:445, p.1	02/28/1990	Professor Ann Federlein encourages parents to be active in their children's schools through volunteer work. Federlein states that students take more interest in their education when parents play an active role in their school.
441	Computers transforming Iowa schools Public Relations News Release 1989:328, p.1	01/29/1990	Professor Don Darrow analyzes the use of computers in teaching science, history, mathematics, and language. Darrow states that children retain information more efficiently through computer simulations than lecture.
442	Population changes affecting rural school enrollment into 21st Century Public Relations News Release 1989:327, p.1	01/22/1990	Professor William Dreier examines possible outcomes of imposing a one-thousand student enrollment minimum on public schools.
443	Big decisions await choosy parents who choose their children's school Public Relations News Release 1989:347, p.1	01/17/1990	Professor James Albrecht discusses the negative outcomes of allowing parents to select which school their children attend. Albrecht believes that parents may make their selections based on convenience rather than quality of education.
444	Choose school for the right reasons when your district offers "Parental Choice" Public Relations News Release 1989:326, p.1	01/15/1990	Professor James Albrecht analyzes the pros and cons of allowing parental choice in which schools their children attend within the district. Albrecht concludes that parents are more likely to select schooling based on convenience rather than quality.
445	University of Northern Iowa faculty members designing curriculum materials for AIDS Memorial Quilt project Public Relations News Release 1989:342, p.1	01/15/1990	Gretta Berghammer and Kaye Morgan organize an AIDS study guide for use in area schools. A portion of Cleve Jones' Nobel prize nominated AIDS quilt is displayed at the Central Intermediate School in Waterloo.
446	Helping at risk children through Project PEACE Public Relations News Release 1989:329, p.1	01/04/1990	Professor Gloria Kirkland Holmes develops the Parent Education and Child Enrichment program. The program was created to halt developmental problems in young children that may hinder their performance in school at a later age.
447	The Nineties; higher education in the Education Decade Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.3	01/01/1990	President Curris and other top administrators plan for UNI's future.
448	Vocational and technical education course to be offered at Des Moines Area Community College by University of northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:319, p.1	12/22/1989	Professor Jack Reed instructs a course at the Des Moines Area Community College titled "The History and Philosophy of Vocational-Technical Education". Reed will cover the principles and practice of adult schooling.
449	How do children learn? Dramatic play is a positive force in classrooms Public Relations News Release 1989:317, p.1	12/21/1989	Professor Gretta Berghammer researches the application of creative drama in teaching preschool aged children.
450	Children can learn better through dramatic play Public Relations News Release 1989:307, p.1	12/20/1989	Gretta Berghammer studies the use of drama in early elementary education. She develops a curriculum for problem solving, critical thinking, literacy, and social skills based on her findings.
451	Year round school on the horizon Public Relations News Release 1989:307, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Judy Finkelstein explains the benefits of year-round schooling. This new model is thought to improve both cost effectiveness and student performance.
452	Year-round school on the horizon, says University of Northern Iowa professor Public Relations News Release 1989:312, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Judy Finkelstein suggests that year round scheduling will improve student performance, as well as the cost effectiveness of the education system.
453	Can the American mind be reopened?; rethinking undergraduate education Northern Iowa Today 73:1, p.6	07/01/1989	Survey of recent efforts by UNI to enhance quality of undergraduate education; photo.
454	Technology student competitive events winners announced. Public Relations News Release 1988:479, p.1	05/15/1989	List of winners of the different competitive events. Knoxville High School named the Outstanding Technology Student Association Chapter in Iowa for the 1988-89 school year at the group's awards ceremony during the annual Technology Challenge.
455	Alter Ego Northern Iowan 85:55, p.2	04/28/1989	A look at what he has learned.
456	High school sophomores and juniors from across state to attend 'challenge of teaching conference Friday (April 21) on University of Northern Iowa camp Public Relations News Release 1988:433, p.1	04/19/1989	The conference is designed to help the high school participants explore whether becoming a teacher is might be an interesting idea for them.
457	Are we products, consumers? Northern Iowan 85:23, p.2	11/15/1988	Urges students to think whether they are products or consumers of their education.
458	Student discusses university's purpose Northern Iowan 85:17, p.2	10/25/1988	Advice to faculty.
459	Outside Looking In Northern Iowan 85:8, p.2	09/23/1988	A look at the value of education.
460	Ponderings Northern Iowan 84:66, p.2	07/22/1988	Parents must take part in education.
461	Do daily 'dodge ball' games stimulate academic growth? Public Relations News Release 1987:389, p.1	04/21/1988	Susan Rockett and Martha Owens, members of the "Every Child is a Winner Program", visit to discuss how their new approach to physical education will impact children's academic performance.
462	Price Lab School Registration to be April 21 Public Relations News Release 1987:375, p.1	04/18/1988	Elementary students are registered for the Price Laboratory School's summer session. Summer programs cover drama, cooking, art, history, and music. Students residing outside of the Price Lab attendance zone are welcome to join the program.
463	Northern Iowa student inducted into national business teacher education honor society Public Relations News Release 1987:337, p.1	04/01/1988	Diane Roberts is inducted into the Gamma chapter of the Pi Omega Pi business education honor society. Members must hold a 3.0 grade point average in business and education courses, and have completed twelve semester hours of credit.
464	University of Northern Iowa announces informational meeting for proposed graduate degree programs in Council Bluffs Public Relations News Release 1987:331, p.1	03/31/1988	The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Office of Continuing Education sponsor two informational seminars on elementary and early childhood education of gifted students in Council Bluffs.
465	Governor to speak at March 29 teacher preparation forum at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:322, p.1	03/24/1988	Governor Terry Branstad 's Task Force on Teacher Preparation and Participation visits the Education Center to provide input on education issues with area teachers. Professor Thomas Switzer gives the opening remarks.
466	Northern Iowa 'hands-on' science workshop series to begin March 12: Sign up now! Public Relations News Release 1987:298, p.1	03/08/1988	Area science teachers are invited to attend a series of workshops designed to enhance their classroom techniques. Workshops cover budgeting, immunology, elementary teaching strategies, and methods.
467	Northern Iowa/China teacher training center closer to reality: Local team to survey needs of Chinese middle schools Public Relations News Release 1987:301, p.1	03/08/1988	Professors Jonathan Lu, Richard Newell, Greg Stefanich, Dennis Sinclair, and Lawrence Kavich travel to China to work with the Guangxi Education Department to retrain teachers and administrators in the region.
468	Teacher stress could lead to surplus of unclaimed apples in 1990, say UNI profs Public Relations News Release 1987:292, p.1	03/02/1988	Professors Charles Dedrick, Donna Raschke, and Richard Hawkes research common stressors among educators. They predict that these frustrations will cause a severe shortage of teachers throughout the Nineties.
469	Most students say education worth it Northern Iowan 84:41, p.5	02/26/1988	Students express views on the cost and value of an education.
470	Class sharing across state lines could benefit, hurt Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:282, p.1	02/24/1988	Professor James Albrecht speaks on a bill that could allow children on border communities to attend out of state schools.
471	Minority role models needed in classrooms to encourage education careers, Northern Iowa's Curris tells legislative panel Public Relations News Release 1987:250, p.1	02/04/1988	President Constantine Curris speaks before the Joint Subcommittee on Educational Appropriations on the need for minority educators in Iowa schools. James Martin supports the Board of Regents' plan to increase minority recruitment in education.
472	More than 600 U. S. educators and school officials to attend 12th annual Midwest Teacher Recruiting Public Relations News Release 1987:243, p.1	02/01/1988	The Overseas Placement Service for Educators recruitment fair is held in the Education Center. Over six-hundred educators interview for teaching placements in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South and Central America.
473	Teachers must display 'power leadership' in battle for classroom control Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1	01/26/1988	Professor Len Froyen explains difficulties faced by substitute teachers when maintaining control of a classroom.
474	UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1	01/21/1988	Professor Thomas Switzer explains the university's plan to guide minority students into careers in education to put minority role models into classrooms.
475	University of Northern Iowa courses to be held at Iowa Valley Community College Public Relations News Release 1987:221, p.1	01/20/1988	Professors Robert Decker, Leander Brown, and Lee Courtnage instruct courses on educational administration, human relations, and special education at the Iowa Valley Community College.
476	University of Northern Iowa to offer two courses at Iowa Western Community College Public Relations News Release 1987:222, p.1	01/20/1988	Courses on developmental reading and vocational-technical education are instructed by Judy Moser and Arnold Freitag at the Iowa Western Community College.
477	Northern Iowa profs call for more, better, school psychologists in Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:205, p.1	01/13/1988	Professors Donald Schmits and Barbara Rothlisberg discuss the increasing need for school psychologists in Iowa.
478	Northern Iowa student tackles teaching assignment in Korea Public Relations News Release 1987:203, p.1	01/13/1988	Cindy Yelick completes her student teaching requirement in the International School in Korea. She instructs world culture, mathematics, and reading to first and second graders of thirty-seven nationalities.
479	Allnighter's Club Northern Iowan 84:24, p.2	11/17/1987	Football team talks in the huddle about education.
480	Former student recalls one-room school that's coming to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:63, p.1	10/02/1987	Constantine Curris officially accepts the moving of the Pocahontas County schoolhouse to UNI campus. Lawrence Hanisch recalls his experiences as both a student and teacher at the one-room school.
481	UNI student teachers completing their service in Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:55, p.1	09/29/1987	One-hundred and forty-nine students begin their nine-week student teaching assignments at community schools. To qualify for student teaching, participants must hold a grade point average of 2.4 or higher. Includes a list of student teachers.
482	Not a new way of teaching . . . just a rare way Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.1	09/01/1987	Look at teaching methods of several faculty including Professors Swenson, Eiklor, and Davis; photo.
483	Northern Iowa to offer education courses in Clear Lake Public Relations News Release 1987:20, p.1	08/28/1987	Professors Judy Finkelstein and Gordon Rhum instruct two education courses at the Northern Trails Area Education Agency. Rhum will instruct a course on educational research methods, and Finkelstein will instruct on pre-school and kindergarten education.
484	University of Northern Iowa courses to be held at NITI Public Relations News Release 1987:21, p.1	08/28/1987	Professors William Waack and Len Froyen instruct education courses at the Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. Waack instructed on oral interpretation of literature, and Froyen instructed on classroom discipline.
485	Northern Iowa to offer education courses at Council Bluffs Public Relations News Release 1987:4, p.1	08/19/1987	Two education courses are offered at the Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. The first deals with student evaluation, and teaching language arts to students with special needs. The second course covers methods of educational research.
486	Record 80 educators attend UNI Conference on Talented and Gifted July 12-17 Public Relations News Release 1987:433, p.1	07/17/1987	Harold Shane speaks at the Conference on Talented and Gifted. Shane covered the impact of television on American education, and the relationships between children and machines. Includes a list of CONTAG participants.
487	UNI conference helps math teachers become leaders Public Relations News Release 1987:418, p.1	07/01/1987	A conference for math instructors is held at the University, lead by Larry Bradsby of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. The goal of the conference was to inspire math teachers to be role models for their students.
488	New state standards encourage speaking and listening, UNI assistant professor of communication says Public Relations News Release 1987:417, p.1	06/29/1987	Professor Mary Bozik reviews the federal requirements placed on communication education. Schools are expected to have staff specialists in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
489	UNI professor says children should learn while having fun this summer Public Relations News Release 1987:413, p.1	06/24/1987	Professor Key Lee explains the need to engage children in educational activities during the summer. Lee suggests getting children involved in camping, insect collecting, and woodworking.
490	UNI is co-sponsor of the Lakeshore Wellness Conference Public Relations News Release 1987:399, p.1	06/12/1987	A five-day health conference for Iowan educators is held in Storm Lake, organized by Professor Thomas Davis. The conference is meant to help teachers develop healthy lifestyles to pass on to their students.
491	UNI to offer three courses at NITI in Calmar this summer Public Relations News Release 1987:389, p.1	06/04/1987	Three summer courses on language arts education and discrimination in human relations are offered at the Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. These courses are offered for three hours of graduate or undergraduate credit.
492	UNI College of Education honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research Public Relations News Release 1987:387, p.1	05/29/1987	Four faculty members of the College of Education are recognized for their contributions to their profession. Professor William Waack receives the distinguished service award for his work in language arts education. Includes members of selection committee.
493	UNI to hold informational meeting concerning graduate degree program Public Relations News Release 1987:366, p.1	05/11/1987	Prospective participants in the Master of Arts in Science of Education Program attend an informational meeting at Iowa Central Community College. The program is designed for middle school, junior high, and high school science teachers.
494	UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:325, p.1	04/15/1987	Over two-hundred education majors begin their student teaching experience. Participants are required to display resourcefulness in a classroom setting under an experienced supervisor. Includes a list of students, with their hometowns and assignments.
495	Iowa Association of Middle Level Educators to hold spring conference at UNI April 5-6 Public Relations News Release 1987:295, p.1	04/01/1987	The Iowa Association of Middle Level Educators spring conference, featuring a number programs presented by Iowan educators, including university faculty. An award ceremony was held in honor of R. Paul Brimm, who served as principal of Price Lab School.
496	UNI students trade sun, sand for week-long learning experience with IBSSS youngsters Public Relations News Release 1987:287, p.1	03/26/1987	Students spent their Spring Break at the Iowa Braille and Sightsaving School in Vinton through the Community Education Core. Professor Sherry Gable took charge of training the students for their work with the visually impaired children.
497	'UPDATE Conference' for high school physics teachers is April 4 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1	03/24/1987	A conference on holography, elementary particle physics, and nuclear structure using spectroscopy was held for high school physics teachers in the Physics Building.
498	Chemical demonstrations and instrumentation workshop at UNI March 28 Public Relations News Release 1987:242, p.1	02/26/1987	High school instructors attend an inservice program sponsored by the Department of Chemistry and the Office of Continuing Education. The program featured presentations by five faculty chemists.
499	'Art Advocacy' is focus of AEI Spring Conference for art educators, March 6-8 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:229, p.1	02/20/1987	The Art Educators Conference was held in the Art Buildng and Education Center. The conference featured forty-five hands-on workshops instructing art appreciation, developing thinking skills, and creative problem solving.
500	UNI student teachers completing their service in Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:214, p.1	02/10/1987	Seven-hundred students of education begin their nine-week student teaching assignments. Participants receive eight credits for their nine-week observation period, with additional credits for half-semester professional education courses.