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University faculty urge Board to allow theatre and speech subject endorsement for secondary teachers
Summary
Three university theater professors testified during public comment urging the State Board to permit a secondary subject endorsement in theater and speech, arguing it would expand the pipeline of qualified teachers and strengthen arts instruction in Nebraska schools.
Three university theater educators told the State Board during public comment that restoring or permitting a subject endorsement in theater and speech for secondary teachers would boost the number of qualified instructors and strengthen arts education statewide.
Ryan Kathman, a professor of theater at Nebraska Wesleyan University, described theater and speech coursework as producing adaptable students with leadership, collaboration and communication skills. “These are…
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