Topic: Education
Linda Christensen hosts Writing Renewal Day
Linda Christensen, director of the Oregon Writing Project:
In February, Christensen hosted the OWP Writing Renewal Day for 100 educators from the tri-country area.
Assistant Professor Allen presents at Math and Science conference in Washington D.C.
Kasi Allen, assistant professor of education:
In January, Allen gave a presentation titled “Umbrella Partnerships: How the MSP Investment Can Build Enduring Capacity for the Ongoing Improvement of Math and Science Education” at the NSF Math Science Partnership Learning Network Conference in Washington D.C. The presentation was based on Allen’s work with the Appalachian Mathematics Science Partnership (AMSP) and Inverness Research, who work towards improving K-16 math and science education in some of our nation’s most impoverished countries.
Sally Earll named board member to two organizations
Sally Earll, associate director of the Center for Continuing Studies:
This fall, Earll was named a board member to both Girls Inc. NW Oregon and the Northwest Women in Educational Administration (NWEA).
Dorothy Aguilera awarded grant from the Oregon Department of Education
Dorothy Aguilera, assistant professor of educational leadership:
During the fall semester, Aguilera received a $1,500 grant from the Oregon Department of Education. Her project was titled “ODE TRENS Research Project.”
Kimberly Campbell publishes book on the importance of teaching students short texts
Kimberly Campbell, assistant professor of language arts:
This fall, Campbell published a book about the power of teaching students using short, thought-provoking text. “Less Is More: Teaching Literature with Short Texts, Grades 6-12” (Stenhouse Publishers, 2007) examines multiple genres of short text, including short stories and graphic novels.
Assistant Professor Dorothy Aguilera appointed board member
Dorothy Aguilera, assistant professor of educational leadership:
Aguilera has been appointed board member of the International Foundation for Culture and Ecology.
Dorothy Aguilera, assistant professor, presents at the National Indian Education Association Convention
Dorothy Aguilera, assistant professor of educational leadership:
On October 25, Aguilera presented “Academically Sound and Culturally Resilient: Native Students’ Educational Success through Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native and American Indian Immersion Education” at the National Indian Education Association Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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