Education
Displaying 351 - 400 of 1494 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
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| 351 | Suggestions for Governor Vilsack's attempts at education reforms Northern Iowan 95:39, p.12 |
Columnist makes suggestions for improvements in educational reform. | |
| 352 | 'Envisioning Education' to be presented by University of Northern Iowa president Robert Koob Tuesday, Jan. 26 at West Des Moines Rotary Public Relations News Release 1998:217, p.1 |
President Koob will present an "Envisioning Education" seminar in West Des Moines on January 26. | |
| 353 | Education not to be taken for granted Northern Iowan 95:29, p.10 |
Some students in Iran are not allowed to go to college because of their religion. | |
| 354 | Legislative priorities set for Iowa General Assembly 1999 Campus News Network 9:10, p.1 |
UNI priorities in the new legislative session will be improving teacher education, establishing social work master's degree, and enhancing technology available to students; funds for ABIL, Institute for Decision Making, and IWRC will be requested. | |
| 355 | Gov. Branstad leaves legacy of quality education Public Relations News Release 1998:205, p.1 |
Governor Terry Branstad ends his sixteen year run as Iowa governor this month. | |
| 356 | Profs should teach knowledge from life Northern Iowan 95:26, p.7 |
Columnist clarifies his statement in an earlier column that professors should be hired on the basis of life experience. | |
| 357 | Professorship should be based on experience, not education Northern Iowan 95:24, p.5 |
Comments on gaining an education from those with experience instead of just degrees. | |
| 358 | "Envisioning Education" to be presented by University of Northern Iowa speaker Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Council Bluffs Lions Club Public Relations News Release 1998:116, p.1 |
Statewide speakers program "Envisioning Education" to continue with address by Joe Mitchell in Council Bluffs. | |
| 359 | "Envisioning Education" to be presented by University of Northern Iowa speaker Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge Kiwanis Public Relations News Release 1998:95, p.1 |
Statewide speakers program entitled "Envisioning Education" to continue in Fort Dodge on October 27 with Robert Koob addressing the Kiwanis Club. | |
| 360 | University of Northern Iowa to launch statewide speakers program in Cherokee Monday, Oct. 19 Public Relations News Release 1998:89, p.1 |
Roger Kueter to speak on meeting the challenges of education October 19 in Cherokee. | |
| 361 | "Envisioning Education" to be presented by University of Northern Iowa speaker Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Council Bluffs Rotary Public Relations News Release 1998:92, p.1 |
Statewide speakers program "Envisioning Education" to continue in Council Bluffs on Oct. 27, with Keith Saunders addressing the Rotary Club. | |
| 362 | Should very young children learn to use a computer? Public Relations News Release 1998:52, p.1 |
Dean Primrose states that software programs are beneficial to a child's education but that there are also other important factors to consider. | |
| 363 | Entire university community planning for the future of education Public Relations News Release 1998:21, p. |
Center for the Enhancement of Teaching Fourth-annual University-Wide Conference held today and tomorrow to discuss the kind of education a student should receive at UNI. | |
| 364 | School violence takes toll on education system, ultimately America Northern Iowan 94:61, p.4 |
Columnist comments on the violence in American schools and the availability of weapons. | |
| 365 | Higher education important to more Americans Campus News Network 8:21, p.1 |
Outline of recent report; President Koob's reaction. | |
| 366 | Americans recognizing the value of higher education Public Relations News Release 1997:389, p.1 |
Higher education reported to be the key to a middle-class lifestyle and a benefit to the economy. | |
| 367 | Teachers role models for life Northern Iowan 94:54, p.9 |
Columnist comments on the life of teachers. | |
| 368 | Education responsibility not on federal government's shoulders Northern Iowan 94:45, p.10 |
Student comments on the state of education in America and President Clinton's goals. | |
| 369 | International studies don't paint true picture Northern Iowan 94:44, p.5 |
Columnist comments on American students scoring low on international standardized tests. | |
| 370 | Clinton reports achievement of some educational goals; much work is still to be done Northern Iowan 94:44, p.4 |
Progress is being made on President Clinton's educational goals, but there is still work to be done; photo. | |
| 371 | Senator seeks to abolish education department Northern Iowan 94:41, p.3 |
Senator Bob Smith is renewing efforts to abolish the Department of Education. | |
| 372 | Educational media reinforces technological dependency Northern Iowan 94:40, p.5 |
Columnist comments on the role of technology in education and teaching children. | |
| 373 | Branstad has "Building Blocks for Success"; governor outlines new education initiative Northern Iowan 94:26, p.1 |
Governor Branstad speaks on education agenda; photo. | |
| 374 | Gov. Terry Branstad will speak at the University of Northern Iowa Dec. 3 Public Relations News Release 1997:131, p.1 |
Governor Terry Branstad will speak about education in Seerley Hall. Event is sponsored by Department of Political Science. | |
| 375 | Town meeting defines 21st century teaching Northern Iowan 94:24, p.1 |
Panel participates in national meeting. | |
| 376 | Education Week activities showcase UNI's strengths Northern Iowan 94:24, p.11 |
Outline of activities. | |
| 377 | Try something new, go to class and learn Northern Iowan 94:23, p.6 |
Urges students to get their money's worth out of college by studying and learning. | |
| 378 | Teleconference puts UNI in spotlight; satellite meeting to focus on educational standards Northern Iowan 94:23, p.1 |
National meeting on education on campus tonight. | |
| 379 | Satellite town meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18 at University of Northern Iowa on "Talented Teacher in Every Classroom" Public Relations News Release 1997:117, p.1 |
Open panel with students, educators, and legislators will focus on "Supporting Quality Teachers: A Talented Teacher in Every Classroom". | |
| 380 | Real life doesn't suck Northern Iowan 94:10, p.11 |
Strongly disagrees with Jewell column on the college experience. | |
| 381 | Third Annual University-wide Conference Thursday, Oct. 2 Campus News Network 8:4, p.1 |
University-wide conference on purposes of undergraduate education will be held October 2. | |
| 382 | Pi=3.1415927, life lesson or pick-up line? Northern Iowan 94:5, p.5 |
Speculates on the kind of learning that is valuable. | |
| 383 | Diploma: wall art or $15,000 toilet paper? Northern Iowan 94:1, p.12 |
Questions value of education received at UNI. | |
| 384 | Global diversity: issues of discovering each other Northern Iowan 93:45, p.1 |
Students from the Midwest learn about diversity through higher education. | |
| 385 | Faculty, staff need to 'rededicate themselves' Northern Iowan 93:35, p.8 |
"Re-examination of the purpose of higher education is drastically needed." | |
| 386 | Appreciate culture, you may need it Northern Iowan 93:31, p.6 |
Learning about the arts and humanities will benefit students' future careers. | |
| 387 | "Environmental Scan" allows educator to interpret trends that will impact education Public Relations News Release 1996:216, p.1 |
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. | |
| 388 | Forecasting the future of education Public Relations News Release 1996:182, p.1 |
David Imig discusses education. | |
| 389 | Service learning an important component of education Public Relations News Release 1996:141, p.1 |
Barbara Lewis discusses the importance of service learning at all age levels. | |
| 390 | NAFSA: Association of International Educators' Regional Conference Public Relations News Release 1996:152, p.1 |
The NAFSA Regional Conference will be held November 13-16. | |
| 391 | Deer School Northern Iowan 93:18, p.6 |
Deer sleep during class. | |
| 392 | Teaching in New Zealand Public Relations News Release 1996:129, p.1 |
Cheryl Timion recently traveled to New Zealand to study its elementary education system. | |
| 393 | Giftedness is also a gender issue says specialist in gifted education Public Relations News Release 1996:85, p.1 |
Linda Silverman says girls try to hide their abilities at a young age. A gifted child can be defined simply as a developmentally advanced child--one that goes through the developmental milestones at a faster rate. | |
| 394 | Space camp opportunity for Iowa educators through Iowa Space Grant Consortium Public Relations News Release 1996:118, p.1 |
Iowa K-12 educators will have an opportunity to attend a special U. S. Space Academy for Educators. | |
| 395 | "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 |
Joy Corning will be speaking October 19. | |
| 396 | Julia Sparrow Scholarships awarded to two University of Northern Iowa students for excellence in reading Public Relations News Release 1996:103, p.1 |
Nicole Anderegg and Jana Karhoff were the recipients of the 1996 Julia Sparrow Scholarship Awards. | |
| 397 | University of Northern Iowa receives $2 million grant to continue democratization of Slovakia's educational system Public Relations News Release 1996:65, p.1 |
The grant is to help with the Orava Project, which is directed by Kurt Meredith and Jeannie Steele. | |
| 398 | University of Northern Iowa offers Mildred L. Middleton Professional Development Seminar for educators on ICN, WWW, September 26 Public Relations News Release 1996:60, p.1 |
Linda Quinn will be the instructor for the seminar series. | |
| 399 | Regents approve appropriation requests targeting undergraduate education, technology, special programs at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:52, p.1 |
The Board of Regents wants to improve and fund several programs and projects at UNI. | |
| 400 | Getting an education Northern Iowan 93:2, p.11 |
Columnist comments on getting an education. |