Jessica Namkung

24 May 2021    By Kelcey Buck

Research, teaching support help Jessica Namkung thrive at Nebraska

Jessica Namkung knew she was interested in working with children, but it wasn’t until she was preparing for graduate school that she found her fit in special education research and practice.

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20 May 2021    

Steven Barlow named chair of special education and communication disorders

Steven Barlow has been named chair of the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

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Steven Barlow department chair graphic

20 May 2021    

Steven Barlow named chair of special education and communication disorders

Steven Barlow has been named chair of the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

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Mackenzie Savaiano

18 May 2021    By Kelcey Buck

Continued growth motivates Mackenzie Savaiano in development of visual impairments program

When Mackenzie Savaiano arrived at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2014, she knew there was a need to grow the training program for teachers of students with visual impairments, but it was the support at Nebraska for expanding that program that both surprised and excited her.

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18 May 2021    By Joe John, CYAF

Moser busting myths surrounding family, consumer sciences

For family and consumer sciences educators, misconceptions are just a part of the job. But some worry that these misconceptions could potentially deter future educators from joining the family and consumer sciences workforce.

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18 May 2021    By Joe John, CYAF

Moser busting myths surrounding family, consumer sciences

For family and consumer sciences educators, misconceptions are just a part of the job. But some worry that these misconceptions could potentially deter future educators from joining the family and consumer sciences workforce.

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Award winner graphic.

17 May 2021    By Haley Apel

Two Nebraska teachers receive Freda Battey Distinguished Educator Awards

Two Nebraska teachers have been selected to receive the Freda Battey Distinguished Educator Award presented by the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

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Molly Sambol

14 May 2021    

Omaha native Molly Sambol earns Fulbright to teach in South Korea

Molly Sambol, a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has been awarded a Fulbright grant to teach English in South Korea. An Omaha native, she was a secondary education major specializing in English language arts.

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Molly Sambol

14 May 2021    

Omaha native Molly Sambol earns Fulbright to teach in South Korea

Molly Sambol, a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has been awarded a Fulbright grant to teach English in South Korea. An Omaha native, she was a secondary education major specializing in English language arts.

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Face mask in a classroom.

13 May 2021    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Statewide survey finds Nebraska educators can adjust to ‘virtually’ anything, but at what cost?

The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools has partnered with the Nebraska Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive statewide survey to assess the COVID-19 pandemic’s immediate impacts on educators and educational systems.

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