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10 Apr 2023

CEHS students inducted as Innocents Society, Mortar Board members for 2023-24

Four students from the College of Education and Human Sciences have been inducted into the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Innocents Society and the Black Masque chapter of Mortar Board for 2023 - 24.

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04 Apr 2023

Perspectives of Cooperating Teachers Regarding the Student Teaching Experience

Megan Schuh has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled “Perspectives of Cooperating Teachers Regarding the Student Teaching Experience,” as part of the Educational Studies Doctor of Philosophy program.

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03 Apr 2023 By Dan Moser - Research and Economic Development

Palala wins second student research slam

Héctor Palala, doctoral student in teaching, learning and teacher education, won the second annual Student Research Slam held at the Wick Alumni Center on Mar. 31.

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08 Mar 2023

6 CEHS faculty, staff receive family and friends recognition awards

For their support of students, 6 College of Education and Human Sciences faculty received University of Nebraska–Lincoln Family and Friends Recognition Awards during a March 2 celebration. The award recognizes employees who have made a significant difference in students’ lives.

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08 Feb 2023 By Haley Apel

Ortega steps in front of camera to elevate teaching profession

CEHS student Carlos Ortega was recently cast to take part in a new documentary that highlights the critical work of teachers.

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23 Jan 2023 By Chuck Green, CYFS

Nebraska education researchers work to build statewide consensus on equity

University of Nebraska researchers are exploring the state’s equity-driven accountability systems in K-12 education to ensure all students have equal opportunities to succeed.

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22 Sep 2022

Ribbon cutting for Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall is Sept. 29

The College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) will celebrate the completion of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 29.

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08 Aug 2022

CEHS student named Chancellor's Scholar

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will recognize one College of Education and Human Sciences student as a Chancellor’s Scholar during the combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 13 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Chancellor’s Scholars are students who have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at Nebraska and elsewhere.

Laura Elisabeth Jensen from Lincoln is studying secondary English (7-12) and German. Her parents are Todd and Jana Jensen.

Congratulations Laura!

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14 Jul 2022

RISE Project aims to improve integrated STEM instruction in elementary classrooms

A newly funded Noyce Track 4 research project, Research on Integrated STEM Self-efficacy (RISE) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, along with three other institutions, will explore links between teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching STEM, teacher preparation and development opportunities, teaching effectiveness, and teacher retention in high-needs school districts.

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Annual Nebraska Teachers of Color Summit - Connecting, Empowering, Leading, Encouraging

14 Apr 2022

Nebraska Teachers of Color Summit is May 6 – 7

Hosted by the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, organizers aim to help build a professional network of dedicated educators from across Nebraska who can use the event to share ideas for meeting the needs of Nebraska’s diverse students.

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