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An Analysis Of The Relationship Between K-12 Public Education Spending And Student Academic Achievement In Iowa, Lydia Berns-Schweingruber

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Student academic achievement in Iowa is on the decline (US Department of Education 2022). Some politicians propose increasing public education spending in order to address worrisome trends in academic achievement (Richardson 2022). Prior studies disagree about whether there is a relationship between school spending and student outcomes. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a relationship between K-12 public education spending and student academic achievement in Iowa. This project analyzes data from the past nineteen years to examine the relationship between Iowa’s per- pupil expenditure and student outcomes — specifically, graduation rate, average daily attendance, math …

International Engagement, April 4, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

Contents:

--- 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Competition is Open
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- Welcome Maristas!
--- Steps of Success: Student Conference
--- Join OIE to Volunteer at the Northeast Iowa Foodbank
--- Pride Coffee Hour
--- Africa Night
--- Violent Incident Defense Strategies
--- International Impact: Omid Jooya - TESOL '22
--- Pride at UNI
--- International and Queer
--- Upcoming Pride Events
--- Optional Practical Training
--- Tax filing Deadline

Examinar El Desarrollo Professional En La Educación Bilingüe (Professional Development In Bilingual Education And Its Effect On Teacher Preparedness), Cody Boozell

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Thesis: With the expansion of bilingual education, dual immersion teachers are being constantly neglected as a result of the lack of training that they receive, putting them at a disadvantage in meeting the unique demands of being bilingual educator.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter, April 2023, V.4, University Of Northern Iowa. Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter

In this issue:

--- Thank You to Student Employee, Ethan Graham
--- Data Disaggregation
--- Fostering Student Success through Cross-Campus Partnerships
--- A Dynamic Resource for Understanding Our Institution: Interactive Fact Book

Csbs Kudos, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

--- Greetings from the Dean
--- Faculty Accolades
--- Promotions
--- Faculty Awards
--- Retirements: Brian Roberts; Clemens Bartollas
--- In Memoriam: Jonathan Lu; Thomas M. Fogarty
--- Department News
--- Student Highlights
--- Alumni Spotlight
--- Snapshots

Panther Press, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Military Science.

Panther Press

In this issue:

--- Semester in Review
--- From LTC Dean Ray
--- Panther Battalion / New Cadre & Farewell
--- Pawprint Campaign
--- Panther Pantry Award
--- Military Ball
--- Congratulations to our new 2nd Lieutenants
--- ROTC Senior Staff Ride
--- Cadet Q&A

Community Engagement Newsletter, April 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Community Engagement.

Community Engagement Newsletter

Contents:

--- Community Engagement Celebration Day
--- Service-Learning
--- Faculty/Staff Engagement
--- Advising Corner
--- UNI Engaged Podcast
--- Events
--- In Other News

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Library Connection, V10n2, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Connection

Contents:

--- Family Study Room
--- Upcoming Events
--- Collections Update
--- Student Highlight: Beth Tulley
--- Mary Ann Bolton Award 2023
--- Quiet in the Library

Notes For The Stalled, V15n09, April 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:

--- What Were You Wearing?
--- De Stress Days
--- Research Award
--- Did You Know? - The Learning Center

Patricia A. Tomson Center For Violence Prevention Newsletter, V2, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Patricia A. Tomson Center For Violence Prevention.

Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention Newsletter

In this issue:

--- PATCVP Mission
--- Director's Note
--- MVP: Mentors in Violence Prevention
--- STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Grant (Department of Justice)
--- Hampton-Dumont High School Healthy Relationship Presentations
--- MVP TTT & Workshops at Iowa Colleges
--- MVP Workshop
--- Ft. Dodge Teacher Training
--- UNI's Social & Emotional Learning Conference
--- UNI School of Education Student Teaching Program
--- MVP School Spotlight
--- Tomson Scholars

Blatticomposting In The Classroom With Ne Iowa Area School Districts, Alex Holden

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Undergraduate science teaching majors will be providing a series of short presentations including the “Effects of Biophilia on Secondary Science Classrooms”, “Blatticomposting in the Classroom with NE Iowa area school districts”, and “Aquaponics Ideas for PK-12 classrooms Building upon Ioponics Lessons”.

Considering The Crosscutting Concepts, Dana Atwood-Blaine

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Come further your understanding of the most misunderstood dimension of the NGSS. This presentation will engage participation in collaborative learning activities to take a deep dive into the Crosscutting Concepts.

Watershed-Based Conservation Case Study Workshop, Elizabeth Ripley, Usda - Natural Resources Conservation Service

Science Education Update Conference Documents

The workshop focuses on new Watershed-Based Case Studies that were developed to be easy and ready to use by educators for grades 8-12. All materials will be provided, including a flash drive containing booklets for educators and students, as well as PowerPoints and agendas. The workshop will be interactive and an opportunity to explore the case studies firsthand.

Doing It All - Meaningful Integration Of Science With Social Studies, Math, And Ela, Chelsie Byram, Mandie Sanderman

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Presenters will share two units in which science is integrated with ELA, math, and social studies. This session will share the process of unit creation and how incorporation with other content areas strengthens science instruction. Two units will be shared-one for kindergarten and one for 3rd grade as well as discussion on how integrated units can be created for other grade areas.

How Grading For Equity Changed The Way I Teach, Andrew Berns, Ben Schafer

Science Education Update Conference Documents

If you are anything like us, you are likely frustrated with the amount of time you spend both grading and then "quibbling" with students about grades - oftentimes in situations that have no real connection with classroom learning. Members of the computer science department at UNI have been discussing teaching and learning together for years and we were thrilled to discover the 2019 book Grading for Equity by author and educator Joe Feldman. In it he writes "There is growing awareness that traditional grading practices have become a barrier to meaningful student learning." From this belief he presents a style …

Aquaponics Ideas For Pk-12 Classrooms Building Upon Ioponics Lessons, Rose Larson, Kate Heithoff

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Undergraduate science teaching majors will be providing a series of short presentations including the “Effects of Biophilia on Secondary Science Classrooms”, “Blatticomposting in the Classroom with NE Iowa area school districts”, and “Aquaponics Ideas for PK-12 classrooms Building upon Ioponics Lessons”.

Ngss And Openscied: Transform Your Instruction To Put Your Students In The Role Of Scientists, Michelle Tindall

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Participants will learn how OpenSciEd’s instructional model puts students in the active role of doing science. As students move through the five routines of an OpenSciEd unit, they are exposed to all three dimensions of the NGSS, Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts. Come learn more about the five routines used in OpenSciEd and how OpenSciEd supports instruction based upon the NGSS through the use of phenomena, storylines, investigations, modeling, and classroom discourse.

The Science And Stem Of Iowa’S Grape Industry, Cathryn Carney

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Iowa is full of science phenomena rooted in agriculture. In this session participants will explore earth science as they compare production of an Iowa specialty crop, grapes, to those in California. Participants will learn about integrating agriculture into STEM as they engineer a value-added product (jelly).

Environmental Issues Instruction: Nourishing Our Water And Soil Through Sustainable Agriculture, Barb Ehlers, Cathryn Carney, Jeff Monteith

Science Education Update Conference Documents

We will present a lesson from our Environment Issues Instruction professional development curriculum on properties of soil. This will be an interactive hands-on activity for participants to experience how to teach the properties of soil.

Openscied: Instructional Routines That Put Your Students At The Center Of The Learning, Michelle Tindall

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Participants will experience how OpenSciEd makes use of phenomenon-driven storylines, driving question boards, investigations, and discourse. Participants will be introduced to the storyline approach, a sequence of lessons that is motivated by students’ questions related to their interactions with phenomena. Participants will also navigate an OpenSciEd unit using five routines - activities that play specific roles in advancing the storyline to help increase students’ understanding of the science content.

How Structuring Our Physics Courses With Grades Based On Standards Has Transformed Our Pedagogy, Sara Karbeling, Camille Chalkley, Sasha Murphy

Science Education Update Conference Documents

In the past 5 years, Liberty High School’s physics team (Iowa City) developed a robust standards-based grading system, informed by research and designed from the ground up. Learn about the effects that mindset shifts have had on our culture and outlook.

Enhancing Science Notebooks With Scientific Sketching And Nature Journaling, Dana Atwood-Blaine

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Learn techniques and strategies for incorporating scientific sketching and nature journaling into students’ science notebook routines by engaging in the activities yourself. These exercises are about close observation and focused attention; you do not need any artistic skill to be successful at scientific sketching or nature journaling. Additionally, nature journaling has been shown to be an effective practice to add to a teacher’s Social Emotional Learning toolkit. This workshop is appropriate for all K-12 teachers.

Uni Science Education Update Conference [Program] March 31, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa Science Education Program

Science Education Update Conference Documents

The program for the Science Education Update Conference held on March 31, 2023 at the University of Northern Iowa.

Effects Of Biophilia On Secondary Science Classrooms, Annie Dietz, Keli Potter

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Undergraduate science teaching majors will be providing a series of short presentations including the “Effects of Biophilia on Secondary Science Classrooms”, “Blatticomposting in the Classroom with NE Iowa area school districts”, and “Aquaponics Ideas for PK-12 classrooms Building upon Ioponics Lessons”.

The Importance Of Hyper Local Phenomena For Your Classroom, Cody Smith, Tiffany Morgan, Arielle Sexton, Lexi Wiltgen

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Iowa Science Phenomena is a website from Iowa PBS which is entirely "User-Generated." Come learn about the importance of utilizing hyper-local phenomena in your classroom, hear about the impact of this from a teacher who has done it, and workshop a phenomena yourself, including an opportunity to design something that is useful for your classroom and that can be contributed to the Iowa Science Phenomena website.

Science Innovation In 45 Minutes Or Less, Leslie Flynn, Pamela Joslyn, Maria Hasken-Averkamp

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Join this interactive session to learn how to engage your students in science innovation to solve real-world problems. This takeaway activity illustrates how science progresses from idea generation to solution development. Along the way, see how students engage in the NGSS practices and processes of science and engineering. The innovation process develops students’ workforce and college-ready skills and mindsets. Hear from a Muscatine secondary science educator on how she is implementing innovation in her science classroom.

Accessibility Online: All Students Means All Students., Jennifer Bliss, Christopher Like

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Much of the technology around us has been designed for persons with different needs. We can now set an alarm just by asking a device to do so. We can enter stores without touching doors, and read captions for the news on television while listening to music on earbuds. Online curriculum needs to mirror this type of access to give all students the ability to engage with content. Can the visually impaired student in a biology classroom use a microscope? Where are videos with captions for hearing impaired students? Can a student with limited dexterity independently access interactive slides? Deliberate …

Wild About The Outdoors, Holly Schulte

Science Education Update Conference Documents

The session will include some quick engaging activities for teaching with outdoor observations and habitats from the national award-winning Project WILD and Aquatic WILD resources. I will also share links to additional online resources including age appropriate books, Iowa’s natural resources, and outdoor observation and investigation

Chemistry Unit 1: Rate Your Reactions, Holly Hinkhouse Garcia, Natalie Dirkx

Science Education Update Conference Documents

Start the school year with an engaging unit all about chemical reactions and their rates! This unit for NGSS PS1-5 uses experiments and modeling to help students naturally learn the language of chemical reactions...even before knowing the parts of the atom!