UNK Teacher Education

09/02/2026

So, what are UNK students looking forward to? ✏🍎📚

We asked a few undergrads what they’re most excited about in their education journey. 🎥

08/28/2026

📣 Special Education Teachers & Paraeducators — Join Us!

Building Effective Teacher-Para Educator Partnerships is a FREE, interactive professional development event focused on practical strategies for stronger communication, collaboration, and student support in special education.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Regional Engagement Center | UNK
🥪 Lunch & snacks provided
📝 Registration required

🎤 Presenters: Christine Fisher, EdD; Kathy Maxson; and Crystal Warner

Come as a teacher-paraeducator team or attend on your own— everyone is welcome!

Please share with special education teachers and paraeducators in your school or district. 💙💛

Sponsored by the UNK College of Education and Regional Engagement Center (REC) as part of the Qualified Census Tract Recovery Grant Program.

08/26/2026

🎓 A new school year means new goals, new experiences, and plenty to look forward to! We asked UNK undergrads what they’re most excited about in their education journey. 💙

08/25/2026

Nearly 500 Nebraska teaching positions went unfilled last year, and UNK's College of Education is working to close that gap. From day one, students are earning real classroom experience and getting paid to learn.

See how UNK is shaping the future of Nebraska's classrooms. 🔗 https://www.unk.edu/academics/workforce-demand.php https://youtube.com/shorts/6TaaVi5zRF4?is=PxkbqwZH-wYWy-HW

Nearly 500 Nebraska teaching positions went unfilled last year, and...

08/24/2026

Back-to-school spirit is in the air! 📚🍎 The UNK College of Education is ready to welcome future educators for another great year of learning, connection, and inspiration. 💙💛

08/01/2026

Dr. Paula Thompson is presenting at this year’s Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference on September 22nd in Kearney! This conference is one of Nebraska’s biggest opportunities to connect, collaborate, and problem-solve around our most pressing early childhood challenges. When strong systems and supports are in place for our youngest citizens, communities can truly thrive.

Conference link:
https://www.nebraskachildren.org/thriving-conference-2025/thriving-overview.html

06/24/2026

2026 UNK Early Childhood Conference Registration is OPEN!

We hope that you are able to join us again this year. We have utilized your past conference feedback to make a few changes and will have many door prizes to celebrate 10 years of collaboration!

Registration Link:
https://unk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_endCR4rpchSJpAy

Information/ Speakers Info:
https://www.unk.edu/ec-conference/index.php

06/24/2026

05/13/2026

Sam chose UNK for a reason—and his excitement for what’s ahead says it all!

05/06/2026

Big goals, big excitement 🙌 This undergraduate student shares why she chose UNK and what she’s ready for next!