News

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  Science in the Great Outdoors
  July 8
  Science inquiry and wilderness experiences meet in the Columbia Gorge.
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  Children’s book by graduate school professor honored in Canada
  May 17
  David Ward not only teaches children’s literature—he writes it. Now one of his books has been honored in Canada, Ward’s home country.
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  After Trayvon: Professor writes a “Letter from a Black Mom to Her Son”
  April 5
  Just before the Trayvon Martin shooting, Professor Dyan Watson wrote eloquently about the fears and hopes she has for her young black son, Caleb, many of which mirror the issues that have been raised in the national conversation about Martin’s death. Watson’s article, published in March in Rethinking Schools magazine, has generated buzz online, being featured on the Washington Post’s education blog, Answer Sheet, and on CommonDreams.org and Alternet.
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  Veteran educator reflects on the classroom to prison pipeline
  February 28
  Sometimes even veteran teachers struggle to connect curriculum to students’ lives. Linda Christensen reflects on the dire consequences for her students.
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  Education faculty offer renewal for teachers caught in the daily grind
  January 23
  Education faculty offer opportunities for working teachers to reflect and renew through the Courage to Teach program.
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  Alumna named Oregon Teacher of the Year
  October 17
  Elena Garcia-Velasco M.A.T. ’97 earned Oregon’s top teaching honor.
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  Alumna offers TED talk on deaf education
  July 8
  Jill Ellis M.Ed. ’75 discussed hearing loss in young children at a TEDx conference focused on teaching compassion.
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  Dean Scott Fletcher responds to new report critical of teachers
  November 16
  In commentary commissioned by the Oregonian, Dean Scott Fletcher urges better teaching environments in response to a new report arguing for “smarter” teachers.
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  Multimedia: Lewis & Clark leads initiative to improve American history education in Oregon
  May 27
  Lewis & Clark leads initiative to improve American history education in Oregon
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  Alum steps in to Oregon House of Representatives
  November 18
  Margaret Doherty, M.A.T. ‘76, is a former teacher and education advocate. She will focus on education issues in her new role as representative of Oregon House District 35. Read a profile of her.
  
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  Alumna blogs about her first year as a teacher
  October 8

  In June, Mollie Dickson received her Masters of Arts in Teaching. Now, she blogs about her experiences as first-year middle-school teacher.

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  Alumna featured for her work to improve graduation rates
  September 23
  Alumna and teacher Serena Talcott (M.A.T ‘00, B.A. ‘98) was featured in the Portland Tribune for her work helping freshmen transition into high school.
• Alumna profiled in Technologic Horizons in Education Journal
  September 10
  Alumna Carla Wade is passionate about teaching educators the most effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom.
• Lewis & Clark partners with rural schools to support history teachers
  August 31
  Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling will partner with the High Desert Education Service District after receiving a grant totaling close to $1 million from the Department of Education to improve the teaching of American history.
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  Word Warriors (from the Chronicle Magazine)
  July 14
  Under the direction of Linda Christensen, the Oregon Writing Project helps young writers–and those not so young–find voice.
• Mid-life journey brings journalist to teaching
  June 20

  Michael Arrieta-Walden is a former managing editor for the Oregonian. Now, at the age of 51, he is entering a university classroom to learn the art of teaching. Read about his journey on his blog, New Teacher.

• Alternative school students challenge stereotypes and overcome barriers to college access
  June 8
  Students from Centennial Learning Center, a Portland-area alternative high school, overcome the challenges that block them and other alternative school students from college access.
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  Oregon Writing Project offers new strategies for K-12 teachers
  August 8
  Oregon Writing Project (OWP)’s Summer Institute, now in its 25th year, offers K-12 teachers intensive workshops on teaching the writing process, including lessons plans and revision strategies.