Education--Elementary

Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Fulfilling or frightening?
Northern Iowan 119:51, p.1
Erin McRae interviews education students to get their thoughts on the recent education related legislation passed in Iowa and why those students choose to remain in education; photo.
2 Should video games be allowed in the classroom?
Northern Iowan 116:28, p.3
In the author's opinion, video games can be beneficial to children's learning. Slomka argues that technology should be utilized rather than banned in the classroom; photo.
3 Panther Portrait: Young Puppeteers Showcase
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.9
The "Young Puppeteers Showcase" in the Kamerick Art Building next to the Gallery of Art showcases puppets designed by local elementary school students. The article includes puppets and explanations by 5th grader Lennon Michel, 4th grader Kelsey Eastman, and 6th grader Mya Miller. The exhibit will be up until April 20; photos.
4 Courage comes with teaching profession
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.5

In the author's opinion, teachers have difficult jobs, care about their students, and make a difference in the world; photos.

5 Elementary, special education classes
Northern Iowan 101:31, p.2
A program at UNI that combines elementary education with special education will be discussed at Northeast Iowa Community College on January 26 and 27, 2005.
6 $1 million gift to UNI foundation will endow Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Northern Iowa Today 85:1, p.23
Former Lt. Governor, Joy Cole Corning gives one million dollar gift to UNI's "Students First" campaign and brings lecture series to campus; photo.
7 University of Northern Iowa students participate in America Reads tutoring program
Public Relations News Release 1998:339, p.1
Twenty UNI students are participating in the America Reads tutoring program this spring. A list of those participating is given.
8 Do elementary students need recess?
Public Relations News Release 1997:355, p.1
The necessity of recess for elementary students is becoming a topic for debate.
9 Education graduates decline
Northern Iowan 81:27, p.5
Marv Heller and Don Wood talk about the decline in elementary education majors; cite increased opportunities for women in other fields, increased interest in middle and secondary education, and low salaries.
10 State school system evils seen
College Eye 36:7, p.2
Calls for greater state funding and support for public schools.
11 Education
Old Gold 0:0, p.37
General overview of the department, classes and location; photo.
12 Nine nationally known educators
Public Relations News Release 1930:105, p.1
Fourteenth annual conference on problems in elementary education to be held here December 4-5; three of the speakers are faculty.
13 Preparations are under way
Public Relations News Release 1929:139, p.1
The thirteenth annual Educational Conference will take place on campus in March to discuss elementary education; roster of organizing committee.
14 Fall term graduates
Public Relations News Release 1929:48, p.1
Fifty-four students will receive diplomas on the November seventh Commencement ceremony.
15 Play and games in childhood
Normal Eyte 18:26, p.407
16 The legacy of purple; impact on Iowa life
Northern Iowa Today 90:2, p.
Highlights Wendell's professors' influences on academic and professional careers, financial costs of college degrees, and Allied Insurance contribution to the Darrel Davis Scholarship Endowment. Mark Oman's career at Wells Fargo as president and CEO of branches, Greater Des Moines Partnership, career goals, skills, workforce and quality of life in Iowa. Mary Ann Quint's teaching career in elementary and middle schools, participated in rural program at the Iowa State Teachers College, approaches fifty years of teaching, teaching style, and impact on her family and students. Mary Beth Kourey's forty nine years of teaching, support of brother in Air Force, family origins form Normal School and ISTC, variety of schools and abilities she taught, led generation of five family members to attend UNI; photo.