UNI 启动加速 3 年制小学教育计划，以解决爱荷华州的教师短缺问题。 UNI launches accelerated 3-year elementary ed program to tackle Iowa’s teacher shortage.

北爱荷华大学(Northern Iowa)于2026年秋季启动为期三年的小学文科学士课程, The University of Northern Iowa is launching a three-year Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program in fall 2026 to address Iowa’s teacher shortage. “三格”倡议将允许每年有25至30名学生全年(包括夏季)完成120个学时的学分,并积累大量临床经验和学生教学。 The “Degree in 3” initiative will allow 25 to 30 students annually to complete 120 credit hours year-round, including summers, with intensive clinical experiences and student teaching. 该方案符合州的立法目标,提供5 600美元的奖学金,与传统的四年道路相比,可节省学生70 000美元,同时保持学术水平和提供全年支助。 The program, aligned with state legislative goals, offers $5,600 in scholarships and could save students $70,000 compared to the traditional four-year path, while maintaining academic rigor and providing year-round support.