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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

    field of Chinese language education. The CELIN Briefs are available in both English and Chinese. A flyer with succinct information about the briefs can also be downloaded and shared. “Developing Initial Literacy in Chinese” — Download this brief in English or Chinese. For more information about CIWA’s Chinese Literacy Project, contact Dr. Michele Anciaux Aoki, Director of the CIWA Education Center in Seattle Public Schools maaoki@seattleschools.org.

  • 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

    make or change my volunteer schedule? Contact the PLC staff using the literacy@plu.edu email address or speak directly with one of the Directors or Assistant Directors. Staff Assistant Director Lydia Downs lydia.downs@plu.edu Lydia is in her second year at PLU, majoring in elementary education and minoring in Peace Corps Preparation. Lydia is from Portland, OR. Education is something Lydia is very passionate about. She has been a camp counselor, teaches swim lessons, and coaches swim team every

  • 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

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March 11, 2019) — As part of our partnership with Tacoma podcasting powerhouse Channel 253, President Allan Belton and Assistant Director of Admission for Equity & Access Julian Franco got to sit down with Nerd Farmer Podcast host and 2016 Washington State Teacher…

    Belton and Assistant Director of Admission for Equity & Access Julian Franco got to sit down with Nerd Farmer Podcast host and 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year Nate Bowling.The conversation ranged from trends in higher education to access and the equity work happening here at Pacific Lutheran University. President Belton highlighted the university’s changing student demographic, spoke about how he’s approached his interim role on campus as president and discussed the need to continue

  • 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

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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 Noyce Grant Homepage CS-STEM Scholars NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program PLU STEM Resource Library CS-STEM

  • 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