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memorable time I’ll share with my team. The games and practices gave us confidence coming into preseason that will carry over to our season. Seeing where some of top professional teams play was like a childhood dream come true, and traveling around England was an unforgettable experience. I wouldn’t want to share these memories with anyone but my soccer family. This story contains information from Tyler Scott/PLU Athletics. Read Previous PLU Stages Special 125th Anniversary Exhibition at Seattle’s

Education major gives back to Parkland community Posted by: vcraker / March 28, 2022 March 28, 2022 When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Harris read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood up, gave me one of the tightest hugs I’ve had from him in my life, told me he was proud of me and cried,” said Harris. “It was one of two

How Innovative was the Apple II? Posted by: halvormj / July 23, 2018 Image: Steve Wozniak embraces the Apple II personal computer, which debuted in 1977. July 23, 2018 By Damian Alessandro ’19. In most popular histories of computing, the Apple II personal computer (1977) stands out as a pathbreaker among early devices in the PC Revolution. But how innovative was Apple’s first mass-market computer, and what design features and ideas helped it stand out? In PLU’s Innovation Studies program, we’re

reason for the recent resurgence of paraeducators, as Gerlach writes, is “that more and more children need small-group and individual help.” “His work is important because it’ll provide paraeducators and teachers the kinds of intellectual tools related to working together,” Frank Kline, dean of the School of Education said. “This will provide an increasingly stronger system of adult support, teachers and paraprofessionals for our students.” Gerlach is a professor of special education in the School of

dean for the School of Education. In these roles he has been instrumental in helping develop and lead a strong teacher education program. In these roles he has been instrumental in helping develop and lead a strong teacher education program. He received his PhD in special education from the University of Kansas, his Masters from Wichita State University, and a Bachelor of Science from Greenville College. Kline has taught at SPU since 1996, where he has been associate dean since 2003. He has also

Grant opportunities for education research Posted by: hassonja / December 13, 2017 December 13, 2017 Spencer Foundation invites proposals for education research projectsDeadline: February 1, 2018 Award: up to $50,000 The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived

First class of 253 PLU Bound Scholarship recipients passionate about community, music, nursing, education and more Posted by: Zach Powers / June 24, 2016 Image: Alex Gutierrez outside Decatur High School in Federal Way. (photo by John Froschauer/PLU) June 24, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (June 24, 2016)- As Hannah Park poses for a few quick photos outside the main office of Franklin Pierce High School, it seems she is well-liked by everyone in the close

agency.Perkins Loan Cancellation for TeachersThe Perkins Loan Cancellation program forgives up to 100% of your Federal Perkins Loans if you teach at a low-income school, are a special education teacher, or teach certain subjects that have a shortage of qualified teachers.SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for TeachersAnother way to pay for your education is through scholarships and grants. This is a great option because you do not have to repay the aid. Read on to see which

Lutes come full circle as they return to PLU campus to film pilot for TV series where indie-film sensation ‘The Gamers’ began Posted by: Kari Plog / October 26, 2016 Image: The fantasy characters from the film, “The Gamers.” The original cast and crew will return to PLU to film a TV pilot based on the movie. See a preview of the new TV series below. (Photo courtesy of Don Early, Dead Gentlemen Productions) October 26, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 27

said. “We learn from each other,” she said. “That’s very special to witness. I can see both sides learning so much.” The partnership is ongoing, going into Takekawa’s 10th year teaching at PLU. She said the plan is to continue to grow and strengthen that partnership. In January 2017, Gerhardstein will use a grant from the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education to conduct a music research project in Japan, she noted. Takekawa will accompany him, as well as a couple of students from G