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Irving Elementary classroom

Teacher education students gain extra classroom experience through professional development school partnerships

Throughout the semester, elementary education students at UNI utilize professional development school partnerships to gain extra field experience.
Teacher education student pinning pin on herself at Convocation ceremony

2+2 online elementary education students admitted to UNI Teacher Education

About 120 students enrolled in the online 2+2 Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts program will be honored at a special 2+2 Teacher Education Convocation.
Elementary education student in classroom

WATCH: See how a UNI elementary teacher degree gives you real classroom experience

The elementary teacher degree at the University of Northern Iowa comes with in-depth field experience. Find out more from a real el ed student at UNI.
Suzan Turner

UNI alum wins Iowa History Teacher of the Year award

The latest winner of Iowa History Teacher of the Year from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is 1993 UNI graduate Suzan Turner.
Teaching major playing with student

WATCH: How a degree in early childhood education is turning her passion into a career

Earning a degree in early childhood education is the perfect choice if you're passionate about working with kids. Found out how one UNI student did just that!
VIDEO: A science teaching degree from UNI was the perfect fit for Chris Deeter

VIDEO: A science teaching degree from UNI was the perfect fit for Chris Deeter

Wondering how to become a science teacher? A science teaching degree from the University of Northern Iowa may be exactly what you’re looking for, just like it was for Chris Deeter.
Amy Nielsen

UNI professor who was a first-generation college student distinguishes herself as emerging leader

UNI Professor of Special Education Amy Nielsen will be one of 36 faculty members from across the country in this year's Emerging Leaders Program cohort.
Amy Nielsen

UNI special education professor selected for Emerging Leaders Program

Amy NielsenProfessor Amy Nielsen of the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Special Education will be part of a cohort of 36 higher education professionals from across the country participating in the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) put on by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).

UNI Social and Emotional Learning Conference

UNI equips teachers with social and emotional learning education to help students

Between the spring conference and minor that will be offered starting in the fall, UNI is establishing itself as a leader in social and emotional learning.