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Midland University students and theater directors urge State Board to create theater endorsement or degree
Summary
Six Midland University students and theater directors told the State Board of Education that Nebraska needs either a formal theater endorsement and/or a full theater education degree to retain aspiring theater teachers and fill arts-education vacancies.
Midland University students and regional theater educators told the Nebraska State Board of Education on Oct. 3 that the state should establish stronger teacher pathways for theater education, either through a 30-credit endorsement or a full theater education major.
Dan Hayes, director of theater at Midland University, opened public comment by saying he brought four students to show support for improved certification pathways and thanked the board for hosting the meeting in Fremont. Students described how limited endorsement and degree…
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