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  • Opening both a checking account and a savings account is an important first step in taking charge of your money.

    Financial Literacy InformationBanking BasicsOpening both a checking account and a savings account is an important first step in taking charge of your money. With a checking account, you have an easy and cost-effective way to keep track of your money, manage your cash flow, and pay bills. A savings account gives you a safe place to stash your cash and set aside money for financial goals. When choosing a bank or a credit union consider: Convenience • Location • Customer service • Hours • Do I

  • CIWA launched the Chinese Literacy Project in Spring of 2016 in Seattle’s Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Programs at Beacon Hill International School, Dearborn Park International School, and

    (CELIN) has published a series of briefs on Chinese Language Learning and Teaching some of which relate specifically to literacy development in Chinese. The CELIN Briefs provide a synthesis of research, experience, and strategies in a specific topic area, with available references and resources. The authors of the briefs are scholars and experienced educators who are recognized experts in the field of Chinese language education. The CELIN Briefs are available in both English and Chinese. A flyer with

  • The Parkland Literacy Center (PLC) is an organization at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) that establishes, implements, and conducts various programs that serve the academic needs of our local

    students from PLU. We have tutors from the education, social work, psychology, and Peace Corps Prep programs, among many others. K-12 students are always more than welcome (and encouraged) to ask questions about what college life is like. Along with the student being tutored, does there have to be a parent/guardian present? Elementary students need a parent/guardian to stick around, but middle schoolers and high schoolers can attend unaccompanied.Volunteer The Parkland Literacy Center supports students

  • Oil Literacy panel After the screening of “Oil Literacy” there will be a panel discussion with these guest panelists answering questions and talking about the literacy of oil. Diana Gibson, Research Director for the Parkland Institute Gibson is a Canadian researcher for a think-tank in…

    October 25, 2010 Oil Literacy panel After the screening of “Oil Literacy” there will be a panel discussion with these guest panelists answering questions and talking about the literacy of oil. Diana Gibson, Research Director for the Parkland Institute Gibson is a Canadian researcher for a think-tank in Edmonton that seeks to study the economic and social implications surrounding oil sands development and production. She is featured in the film. Matthew Johnson, Media Education Specialist for

  • The teacher PEAB meets a minimum of three times per year. The PEAB provides feedback and direction on curricular decisions, reviews program assessment data, and shares insights about the directions

    Teacher PEAB The teacher PEAB meets a minimum of three times per year. The PEAB provides feedback and direction on curricular decisions, reviews program assessment data, and shares insights about the directions and needs of K12 schools. Teacher PEAB Members Emily Weston (2021-2022) Annie Wright Private School Heidi Eshpeter (2017-2022) Puyallup School District Jillian Gutierrez (2016-2022) Tacoma School District Kristi King (2021-2022) Tacoma School District Mary Jo Larsen Pacific Lutheran

  • Information Literacy Outcomes Critique and evaluate information to contribute to the construction of knowledge and make it stronger.

    Information Literacy Outcomes Critique and evaluate information to contribute to the construction of knowledge and make it stronger. (Aligned to Integrative Learning Outcomes: Critical Reflection, Valuing, Expression) Apply research methods and strategies that are appropriate for the need, context, and type of inquiry. (Aligned to Integrative Learning Outcomes: Critical Reflection, Valuing) Determine attributes of authoritative information for different needs, with the understanding that

  • March 3, 2025 is the application deadline to be a CS-STEM Scholar (will be a senior PLU undergraduate in academic year 2025-2026) or a CS-STEM Teacher Candidate (starting the PLU Masters in Education

    district. Both CS-STEM Scholars and CS-STEM Teacher Candidates are required to complete the MAE program at PLU. CS-STEM Scholars are required to: Participate in Equity Seminars while in school Earn a Bachelors Degree in a STEM field Apply to and attend the PLU Master of Arts in Education program Earn a Masters Degree through the PLU MAE program with a science or math endorsement Teach science or mathematics for 4 years in middle school or high school in a high need school district Participate in a CS

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    teachers during their time in the PLU Masters in Education (MAE) program Support in developing their abilities to teach in culturally sustaining ways through monthly CS-STEM Equity Seminars Access to materials in the PLU STEM Resource Library Induction support for their first two years of teaching after graduation A forgivable loan of up to $21,700 for the PLU MAE program Quick Links CS-STEM Homepage CS-STEM Scholars NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program PLU STEM Resource Library CS-STEM Teacher

  • In recent years, it has become clear that in order to achieve equity in healthcare access and outcomes, the U.S. needs to intentionally increase the diversity of its healthcare providers.

    Diversity & Equity ResourcesIn recent years, it has become clear that in order to achieve equity in healthcare access and outcomes, the U.S. needs to intentionally increase the diversity of its healthcare providers.  The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) defines underrepresented in medicine (URiM) as those racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population at a regional level.  Here we provide a

  • In recent years, it has become clear that in order to achieve equity in healthcare access and outcomes, the U.S. needs to intentionally increase the diversity of its healthcare providers.

    Diversity & Equity ResourcesIn recent years, it has become clear that in order to achieve equity in healthcare access and outcomes, the U.S. needs to intentionally increase the diversity of its healthcare providers.  The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) defines underrepresented in medicine (URiM) as those racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population at a regional level.  Here we provide a