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1	Panel discusses race in the classroom Northern Iowan 115:45, p.4	04/01/2019	Classroom Conversations on Race: A Panel Discussion was held on March 28 in Maucker Union. Panelists included professors Carissa Froyum, Anna Kogl, Abbylynn Helgevold, and Gaetane Jean-Marie; photo.
2	Dealing with racism in class Northern Iowan 112:48, p.1	04/07/2016	The workshop "Dealing with Racist and Other Inappropriate Comments in the Classroom" included panelists Stephanie Logan, Victoria DeFrancisco, Susan Hill, and Karen Mitchell; photos.
3	Courage comes with teaching profession Northern Iowan 112:20, p.5	11/05/2015	In the author's opinion, teachers have difficult jobs, care about their students, and make a difference in the world; photos.
4	Study abroad offers trip to Tanzania Northern Iowan 111:17, p.1	10/27/2014	Students are able to take a ten day trip to Tanzania as part of UNI's Study Abroad program; photo.
5	Physical education M.A. to be offered entirely online through UNI Public Relations News Release 2014:48, p.1	09/16/2014	UNI is now accepting applications for its Master of Arts in physical education program that begins in Spring of 2015. The program uses a cohort model in which a group of students moves through the six-semester course sequence together.
6	UNI to offer Education of the Gifted Endorsement entirely online Public Relations News Release 2013:286, p.1	06/02/2014	UNI is accepting applications for its state-approved online Education of the Gifted Endorsement program which begins fall 2014. Courses will be completed in two semesters and are offered entirely online via eLearning.
7	UNI to offer new health education endorsement courses online and on campus Public Relations News Release 2013:279, p.1	05/22/2014	UNI is accepting applications for courses leading to the Iowa Secondary School Health Education Teaching Endorsement. Anyone with a current Iowa teaching certificate can take state-approved courses to earn this endorsement.
8	A welcome from the Dean of the College of Education Northern Iowan 110:55, p.	05/01/2014	Dean Dwight Watson welcomes new students to the university and the College of Education.
9	Let's say goodbye to lectures Northern Iowan 110:31, p.4	01/27/2014	The author feels that lecture-based classes are not the best way for students to learn. Students can only focus for short periods of time, so interactive learning would be better for students. It may be more work, but ultimately it would be beneficial.
10	Teaching to the test is the enemy of real learning Northern Iowan 109:46, p.4	04/05/2013	Author says that the No Child Left Behind Act is "one-size-fits-all." All students are different. When students are given a standardized test, they are given a "one-size-fits-all" test. It is unfair to students that learn differently from the norm.
11	Teachers need to understand Generation Why Northern Iowan 109:42, p.4	03/12/2013	Author acknowledges the differences between current generations and how to better accommodate these differences in the classroom. She proposes a challenge to teachers to find ways to engage and connect with their students.
12	Peter Seldin to present lecture on teaching evaluation at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:135, p.1	11/08/2012	Peter Seldin, expert on evaluating teaching, to give lecture, "College Teaching: Myths, Evaluation and the Characteristics of Great Teachers". Lecture will address changing practices and nationwide study of practices.
13	UNI service-learning project supports literacy needs of orphanages Public Relations News Release 2011:276, p.1	04/12/2012	Students are working on a service learning project that helps children's literacy needs in orphanages in Haiti and Panama.
14	UNI Continuing & Distance Education to offer endorsement in the education of the gifted Public Relations News Release 2009:493, p.1	07/06/2010	Graduate students holding a current Iowa teaching certificate, or approved equivalent, may take the state-approved sequence of four courses to earn their endorsement.
15	University Book & Supply recognizes excellence in non-tenured faculty Public Relations News Release 2009:436, p.1	04/29/2010	The award recognizes outstanding teaching skills and contributions to their professions by faculty members who have not yet been awarded tenure. It includes a $1,000 cash gift and is administered through the UNI Foundation. Faculty members listed.
16	Saluting Educators--National Teacher Day May 4 UNI has graduated more than 17,000 teachers worldwide Public Relations News Release 2009:433, p.1	04/28/2010	This year, UNI will graduate more than 500 new teachers. According to Mary Herring and Melissa Heston, there have been many changes in the teaching profession; but the program is still focused on graduating highly effective teachers.
17	UNI's TEAM invites fourth, fifth and sixth graders to explore and have fun at Math Fair Public Relations News Release 2009:297, p.1	02/24/2010	Teaching Educators About Mathematics (TEAM) student organization will host its fourth-annual Math Fair in Maucker Union. The Math Fair provides elementary students with an opportunity to experience mathematics through fun, hands-on activities.
18	UNI names Teaching in Iowa Incentive Award winners Award recognizes outstanding UNI graduates who stay in Iowa for first teaching job Public Relations News Release 2009:180, p.1	11/24/2009	Three new Iowa teachers, all recent graduates have received the award. They are Erin Frank, Amy Kohlhaas, and Tara Peska. Rex and Kathy Eno established the Teaching in Iowa Incentive Fund with the UNI Foundation to keep quality teachers in Iowa.
19	U. S. Secretary of Education visits UNI and speaks about education reform Duncan: Great teachers make the difference in student learning Public Relations News Release 2008:497, p.1	04/24/2009	Duncan's top priorities focus on strong teaching and student learning through student data systems, teacher and administrator evaluation systems and identifying underperforming schools.
20	Kappa Delta Pi members to conduct Challenge of Teaching Conference Friday, April 24 Public Relations News Release 2008:483, p.1	04/21/2009	The conference is designed to help the high school participants make informed choices about their futures as they explore the idea of becoming a teacher. KDP has been hosting the conference for 20 years.
21	Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture to be held at UNI April 14 Public Relations News Release 2008:450, p.1	04/07/2009	"The Iowa Core Curriculum for K-12 Mathematics: Important Mathematics, Effective Teaching and Deep Learning" will be the topic of the lecture. Eric Hart, adjunct associate professor of mathematics at Maharishi University will explore the math part of ICC.
22	UNI names Teaching in Iowa Incentive Award winners Award recognizes outstanding UNI graduates who stay in Iowa for first teaching job Public Relations News Release 2008:268, p.1	12/10/2008	The award recognizes outstanding student teachers who elect to accept their first teaching position in Iowa and who are passionate about education.
23	Teachers at Malcolm Price Lab School share expertise Public Relations News Release 2007:564, p.1	04/08/2008	A "Rigor and Relevance" workshop for teachers will be held April 10 by University of Northern Iowa faculty.
24	University faculty prepare Regent Universities Mathematics Transitions Guide Public Relations News Release 2007:563, p.1	04/08/2008	Last November, state educators, legislators and business leaders met to discuss the challenges facing students and teachers in mathematics.
25	University of Northern Iowa to host National Educator Expo Public Relations News Release 2007:553, p.1	04/04/2008	The National Educator Expo will be held April 12.
26	Three UNI faculty return from Mexican immersion experience Public Relations News Release 2007:426, p.1	02/15/2008	Janet McClain, Katheryn East, and Kimberly Knesting recently traveled to Villachuato, Mexico with seven other Iowa education professors and district and school administrators.
27	Self-esteem criticized in education Northern Iowan 104:4, p.9	09/07/2007	Professors and students disagree on the promotion of self-esteem in the classroom; photo.
28	UNI's role in addressing a gloomy outlook for math and science Northern Iowan 103:52, p.6	04/17/2007	The goals of UNI, Board of Regents, and the State of Iowa include; improving math and science skills in students, preparing more high-quality teachers, and bridging the gap among K-12, community colleges and universities; photo.
29	Cut your teacher some slack Northern Iowan 103:31, p.7	01/23/2007	Student teacher realizes that even professors and teachers have bad days. Urges students to work hard on schoolwork during the week, so that they can enjoy the events on or off campus on the weekends.
30	UNI hosts Iowa Writing Project Summer Institute Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/19/2006	Program shows teachers how to teach writing to many different kinds of students.
31	UNI offers children's literature workshops for educators Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/17/2006	Workshops will take place at the Rod Library July 11 throught July 14.
32	High school students interested in teaching to participate in "Challenge" at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/27/2006	Education honor society Kappa Delta Pi hosts event on campus to show prospective teachers what teaching entails.
33	End of semester evaluations for all of UNI Northern Iowan 102:46, p.7	03/28/2006	Believes students should think carefully about what they want in the way of education.
34	NISG passes resolution in support of salary increase for teachers Northern Iowan 102:40, p.5	02/24/2006	Supports thirty million dollar increase for Iowa teachers.
35	Teacher Institute at UNI's Price Laboratory School, Feb. 17 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/10/2006	Professional teacher-education conference will take place at Price Laboratory.
36	Student government defeats teacher pay resolution Northern Iowan 102:35, p.1	02/07/2006	General idea of increased funding for teacher pay accepted, but wording discouraged some from supporting resolution; photo.
37	Teaching overseas creates learning experiences for UNI students Northern Iowan 102:35, p.13	02/07/2006	Teaching abroad provides unique experiences and shows employers diverse experiences; photo.
38	CourseCasting creates capability for lectures via iPods Northern Iowan 102:33, p.9	01/31/2006	New technology allows students to download lectures from their classes and listen to them at their convenience; photo.
39	T. A.s are vital to professors, students Northern Iowan 102:33, p.7	01/31/2006	Teaching assistants help around campus in many ways including grading tests and taking attendance; photo.
40	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:32, p.1	01/27/2006	President Robert Koob discusses what he thinks would help keep Iowa graduates in the state; photo.
41	Teachers must be open-minded, have hope in the system Northern Iowan 102:31, p.8	01/24/2006	Kari Jo Roberts tries to combat Heather Meinecke's negative outlook on change in education.
42	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:30, p.1	01/20/2006	President Robert Koob discusses changes he would like to see concerning Iowa education; photo.
43	Iowa teachers rank near bottom of pay scale; UNI education majors seen alternatives in other states. Northern Iowan 102:30, p.1	01/20/2006	Students and graduates are frustrated by low teacher pay in Iowa, a state that values education; photo.
44	New Zealand educators to present seminar, speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/13/2005	Judy Knott and Mary McDonald will present a half-day seminar at the Schindler Education Center.
45	For education majors, Grassley visit prompts questions, discussion Northern Iowan 102:23, p.1	11/15/2005	US Senator Chuck Grassley visited UNI last Friday and spoke to a Human Relations class; photo.
46	How to get higher-quality education Northern Iowan 102:7, p.7	09/20/2005	Believes that the only way to get high quality teachers into lower quality schools is to offer them more money, and have a more competitive field.
47	Can't learn anything sleeping in class Northern Iowan 102:6, p.7	09/16/2005	Praises instructors who keep class interesting because that is where the most learning takes place.
48	History professor recalls his past, present Northern Iowan 102:2, p.15	08/30/2005	Professor Robert Dise reflects on his youth, deciding his profession, and changes he has observed over his years of teaching.
49	Institute helps develop local elementary math curriculum Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	08/08/2005	Summer institute will teach Waterloo Community School District math teachers how to be more effective in teaching computation to children in the first and second grades.
50	Seminar develops presentation skills for artists, educators Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/13/2005	Two day workshop will help artists learn to convey information to teachers.
51	New respect for education majors Northern Iowan 101:53, p.5	04/22/2005	Believes that teachers and education majors deserve more respect.
52	Wednesday, April 20-Friday, April 22 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/18/2005	Second Annual Mentoring & Induction Institute will take place at the PIPAC Centre.
53	Second annual Iowa Mentoring and Induction Institute conference to take place in Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/15/2005	Conference will address effective practices to support beginning teachers. Speakers and presenters include: Richard Elmore, Edmund Gordon, and Judy Jeffrey.
54	Univeristy of Northern Iowa to host National Educator Expo Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/01/2005	More than one hundred school districts will be present at the expo.
55	UNI, EICC to hold info sessions on elementary/special education teacher preparation program Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	02/01/2005	UNI pairs with Eastern Iowa Community College to create a eight semester degree program.
56	A University of Northern Iowa teacher preparation program Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	01/25/2005	UNI pairs with Western Iowa Tech Community College to create a eight semester degree program in Instructional Strategist/Elementary Education.
57	UNI, NICC to hold information sessions on elementary/special education teacher preparation program Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	01/20/2005	UNI pairs with Northeast Iowa Community College to create a seven semester degree program.
58	UNI professor urges changes in science classes Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/08/2004	Jeff Weld believes that science education should be relevant to the student.
59	Thursday, Sept. 16 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/13/2004	Diversity film shown; student forum called "Different Voices" will be held in the Union; presentation on teaching in Amish schools.
60	Iowa forgivable loan keeps teachers in state Northern Iowan 100:56, p.1	06/11/2004	Rex and Kathy Eno contribute one million dollars to the Teaching in Iowa Incentive Award Fund.
61	Are Iowa children being left behind? Northern Iowan 100:39, p.7	02/24/2004	Debates the effectiveness of the No Child Left Behind Act in a state noted for an already above average public education system, such as Iowa.
62	Forgivable loan program offers incentive to teach in Iowa Northern Iowan 100:17, p.3	10/28/2003	Students who teach subjects in which there are teacher shortages in Iowa will be forgiven twenty percent of their loan each year for up to five years.
63	UNI students offered forgivable loans to work in areas experiencing teacher shortages Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/15/2003	The number of UNI students participating in the Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan Program has increased from 54 to 98 in one year.
64	Marshall Center more than just a schoolhouse; school serves UNI community with it's history and authenticity Northern Iowan 99:56, p.7	06/13/2003	Restored schoolhouse offers glimpse of former teaching days to future teachers.
65	Graduate advises profs on technique Northern Iowan 99:52, p.7	04/22/2003	Offers "Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teachers."
66	UNI hosting 27th annual Overseas Recruiting Fair Public Relations News Release 2002:321, p.1	02/12/2003	Secondary and elementary educators will be given opportunity to find employment overseas.
67	Chilean teachers visit UNI to learn about science education Public Relations News Release 2002:128, p.1	10/17/2002	Twenty-one elementary and middle-school science teachers from Chile will observe teaching methods at the Malcolm Price Laboratory School.
68	New UNI program provides content for math and science teachers Public Relations News Release 2001:443, p.1	04/15/2002	In its second year, the Science and Math Education Renewal Center's goal is to provide math and science teachers with the knowledge they will need.
69	UNI to host two-day 'Forum for Diversity: Integrating Latino Heritage into the Curriculum' Friday and Saturday, March 8-9 Public Relations News Release 2001:335, p.1	03/05/2002	About 150 educators and teaching majors are expected to attend the 'Forum for Diversity.'
70	Iowa loan program working for teachers Northern Iowan 98:37, p.1	02/19/2002	The Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan encourages graduates in education to teach in more difficult programs, such as special education.
71	UNI College of Education hosts forum for legislators Public Relations News Release 2001:238, p.1	12/13/2001	The College of Education will hold a forum to talk to legislators about modern teaching programs in Carroll, Iowa.
72	UNI science teaching majors participate in new type of field experience at George Wyth State Park Public Relations News Release 2001:219, p.1	11/27/2001	Science teaching majors hosted Logan Middle School students at George Wyth State Park for a program called "Exploring the Lake Ecosystem"; students who participated are listed.
73	American Education Week Public Relations News Release 2001:201, p.1	11/12/2001	Thomas Switzer will talk about the Early Years of Teaching Assurance Program.
74	UNI offers school districts quality promise Public Relations News Release 2001:190, p.1	11/05/2001	The "Early Years of Teaching Assurance Program" will provide an improvement plan for school districts that need assistance.
75	40th Annual K-12 UNI Fall Mathematics Conference Friday, Sept. 21 Public Relations News Release 2001:105, p.1	09/19/2001	250 math teachers will attend the K-12 UNI Fall Mathematics Conference in Schindler Education Center.
76	UNI program to boost number of Iowa's master teachers Public Relations News Release 2001:100, p.1	09/19/2001	UNI will offer Certificates of Value to teachers working with student teachers; these certificates are worth 1 hour of graduate credit at UNI.
77	Kappa Delta Pi members to conduct Challenge of Teaching Conference Friday, April 27 Public Relations News Release 2000:388, p.1	04/25/2001	About one hundred high school sophomores and juniors are expected to attend.
78	Communication tip: new magazine for teaching coming soon Campus News Network 11:18, p.2	04/17/2001	"Instructor New Teacher" magazine will help teacher needs.
79	Iowa teachers see new pay options Northern Iowan 97:50, p.1	04/10/2001	Thomas Switzer, Dean of the College of Education, believes that the teacher pay plan proposed by the Iowa legislature is not going to be enough.
80	UNI students to present at Iowa Reading Association conference Public Relations News Release 2000:351, p.1	04/04/2001	Five UNI students will present papers at the Des Moines Conference Center as a part of "The Reading Challenge."
81	Research suggests science teachers should change teaching methods Public Relations News Release 2000:373, p.1	04/01/2001	Jeff Weld claims that the way science has been taught is ineffective, and that is why students score so poorly on performance tests such as the International Math and Science study.
82	Leaders in College of Education suggest alternative to Legislators' teacher-pay idea Public Relations News Release 2000:295, p.1	03/07/2001	Thomas Switzer believes that teachers who increase student learning and support school improvement should receive compensation.
83	UNI spotlights technology in the classroom Public Relations News Release 2000:241, p.1	02/13/2001	On February 23, instructors will share tell technology has assisted them in the classroom.
84	Observation criteria need the evaluation Northern Iowan 97:23, p.8	11/14/2000	Discusses the method used to observe the teaching style of professors.
85	UNI resumes EducatioNet series Public Relations News Release 2000:23, p.1	08/31/2000	EducatioNet is written primarly for parents and educators of K-12 students.
86	Look at recess in context of teaching and learning Public Relations News Release 2000:24, p.1	08/01/2000	Many schools are deciding whether or not to have a recess time.
87	Linking schools to the Internet Public Relations News Release 1999:431, p.1	06/05/2000	The benefits and disadvantages of having the Internet in schools today.
88	National Educator Expo to be held in University of Northern Iowa's Maucker Union on March 25 Public Relations News Release 1999:302, p.1	03/09/2000	School districts will be recruiting 400-500 educators from UNI and other participating colleges in Maucker Union.
89	Childrens' futures at risk due to education of nation Northern Iowan 96:16, p.6	10/22/1999	Column suggests that the problem with education in the U. S. is that students no longer value it.
90	Minorities explore Iowa teaching opportunities Northern Iowan 96:16, p.4	10/22/1999	Second annual Minorities in Teaching Career Expo will be held on Tuesday; personnel from nine Iowa school districts will be present to chat with interested minority students.
91	'Pay for performance' initiative sparks controversy among teachers Northern Iowan 96:15, p.1	10/19/1999	Debate over determining teacher salaries based on students' performance on tests.
92	Student voices Northern Iowan 96:13, p.10	10/12/1999	Students Danielle Sjostrom, Chad Broer, and Gina Olberding give their opinions on whether teacher salaries should be dependent upon student performance on standardized tests; photo.
93	Student performance should not determine pay Northern Iowan 96:11, p.6	10/05/1999	Editorial expresses concern over test incentive programs which tie teacher salaries to student achievement on standardized tests.
94	"Environmental Scan" allows educator to interpret trends that will impact education Public Relations News Release 1996:216, p.1	01/06/1997	Four major trends will have an impact on schools in Iowa and throughout the nation. The trends are demographic changes, a shift in the paradigm or model for education, a tension around communities and the way communities are defined, exceeded capacities.
95	Teaching exchange experience in New Zealand shows more similarities than differences Public Relations News Release 1996:186, p.1	12/16/1996	Cheryl Timion discusses her experiences during her three-week stay in New Zealand.
96	Teaching in New Zealand Public Relations News Release 1996:129, p.1	10/28/1996	Cheryl Timion recently traveled to New Zealand to study its elementary education system.
97	"Targeting Best Practice," Lieutenant Governor's Conference on Beginning Teaching, to take place at University of Northern Iowa October 19 Public Relations News Release 1996:111, p.1	10/11/1996	Joy Corning will be speaking October 19.
98	University of Northern Iowa hosts fifth GLOBE teacher training workshop Public Relations News Release 1996:44, p.1	09/17/1996	Twenty teachers from the Midwest attended the GLOBE workshop during the summer.
99	Music can teach children to communicate Public Relations News Release 1996:21, p.1	09/16/1996	Gary Dulabaum has helped kids to read and communicate using music and singing.
100	Five faculty members recognized for outstanding teaching Northern Iowa Today 24:2, p.8	09/01/1996	Kenneth Brown, Donald DeGraaf, Richard Fehlman, Siobahn Morgan, and David McKibbin honored.