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06 Dec 2017    

New podcasts and workshops offered by ICMEE

The International Consortium for Multilingual Excellence in Education (ICMEE) has created its initial podcasts that provide insights into teaching, learning and bilingualism for K-12 educators working with bi/multilingual learners. The podcasts are available on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hablamos-conversations-on-teaching-learning-bilingualism/id1294743562?mt=2.



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06 Dec 2017    

New podcasts and workshops offered by ICMEE

The International Consortium for Multilingual Excellence in Education (ICMEE) has created its initial podcasts that provide insights into teaching, learning and bilingualism for K-12 educators working with bi/multilingual learners. The podcasts are available on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hablamos-conversations-on-teaching-learning-bilingualism/id1294743562?mt=2.



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Dipti Dev receives Dinsdale Family Faculty Award

01 Dec 2017    By Katie Ballue

Dev honored for unique contributions

Dipti Dev, Betti and Richard Robinson Professorship of Early Childhood in Extension and Assistant Professor and Child Health Behaviors Extension Specialist, was awarded the Dinsdale Family Faculty Award at the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Annual Awards Luncheon on December first.



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Bischoff and Springer join collaborative mental health initiative in Jordan

30 Nov 2017    By Kari Eller

Bischoff and Springer join collaborative mental health initiative in Jordan

Richard Bischoff, Gwendolyn A. Newkirk professor and department chair of Child, Youth and Family Studies, and Paul Springer, interim associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Education and Human Sciences, were invited to present their research on unconventional mental health care strategies to reach underserved populations at the Second Global Mental Health Conference in Jordan.

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Hatton-Bowers Receives Award for Innovative Research in Early Childhood Education

29 Nov 2017    By Katie Ballue

Hatton-Bowers receives award for innovative research in early childhood education

Holly Hatton-Bowers, an assistant professor in child, youth, and family studies and an early childhood extension specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was presented the Innovative Extension New Employee Award for her contributions to professional development programming for early childhood education teachers at the Extension Fall Conference 2017. This award recognizes innovation in research in the first five years of service.



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Hatton-Bowers Receives Award for Innovative Research in Early Childhood Education

29 Nov 2017    By Katie Ballue

Hatton-Bowers receives award for innovative research in early childhood education

Holly Hatton-Bowers, an assistant professor in child, youth, and family studies and an early childhood extension specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was presented the Innovative Extension New Employee Award for her contributions to professional development programming for early childhood education teachers at the Extension Fall Conference 2017. This award recognizes innovation in research in the first five years of service.



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28 Nov 2017    By Brad Stauffer

CEHS becomes Code.org regional partner, hosts Hour of Code Dec. 9

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Education and Human Sciences is partnering with Code.org to elevate computer science education for Nebraska K-12 students. Nebraska joins a nationwide network of regional partners that provide high-quality professional development to K-12 educators through local school district collaborations and work to build local communities of computer science educators statewide.



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28 Nov 2017    By Brad Stauffer

CEHS becomes Code.org regional partner, hosts Hour of Code Dec. 9

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Education and Human Sciences is partnering with Code.org to elevate computer science education for Nebraska K-12 students. Nebraska joins a nationwide network of regional partners that provide high-quality professional development to K-12 educators through local school district collaborations and work to build local communities of computer science educators statewide.



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28 Nov 2017    By Kari Eller

CYAF's Xia selected for national mentoring award

Yan Ruth Xia, professor of Child, Youth and Family Studies, has received the Felix Berardo Scholarship Award for Mentoring. Annually awarded by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), this national award recognizes mentors who exceed classroom teaching expectations to support undergraduate and graduate students, mentor junior colleagues, and provide opportunities for continued professional development in the family field. 



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28 Nov 2017    By Kari Eller

CYAF's Xia selected for national mentoring award

Yan Ruth Xia, professor of Child, Youth and Family Studies, has received the Felix Berardo Scholarship Award for Mentoring. Annually awarded by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), this national award recognizes mentors who exceed classroom teaching expectations to support undergraduate and graduate students, mentor junior colleagues, and provide opportunities for continued professional development in the family field. 



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