Capstone Projects from 2025
Centering Adult Basic Education Students as Learners and Creators With Class Websites, Kristy Cannon
Making More “Math People”: Increasing the Accessibility of High-Level Math Classes Through Detracking, Aidan Clements
Implementation of Storylines in Science Education, Jacob Cooper
From Classrooms to Jail Cells: Reimagining Accountability in Public Education, Lennin Cruz Rojas
Infusing Dakota Values and Indigenous Pedagogies into Secondary Social Studies Curriculum, Lily Fox
The Academic-Athletic Playbook: A Guide to Maximizing Benefits for All Students, John Gebell
Using Technology to Support and Engage Writing of Immersion Students, Yiyu Guo
Not Lost in Translation: Bridging Life Science and Language Acquisition for EL Learners, Marlene Gutierrez Becerra
The Integration of Movement and Technology in Elementary Schools: Enhancing Student Learning, Emily Hillis
Incorporating Cooperative Learning and Active Listening Skills in Secondary-Level Science Classrooms, Kaveri Kamatgi
Developing Growth Mindsets in the Math Classroom, James Logan
Immersing Historical and Contemporary Indigenous Literature into Middle School Reading and Writing Workshops, Connor Lynch
Form a More Perfect Union: Educational Direction for Teaching Effective Political Discourse, Brian Merchant
Supporting Independent Readers in the Middle School English Classroom by Visiting Their Local Library, Jennifer Murray
Middle School Science Inquiry-Based Learning on a Budget, Rosalie Olander
Fostering Resilience Through Near Peer Mentorship in Elementary School, Bway Paw
Beyond Language Barriers: Challenging the Equity and Validity of English-Only Standardized Tests for English Language Learners, Courtney Pille
The Literary Games We Play: Science Fiction in the Teaching of Secondary Science, Luiza Roos
Social Emotional Development in Spanish Debate: Curriculum for New Debaters, Caden Salo
The Importance of Gender Inclusive Language in Spanish and English Dual-Language School Settings, Rachel Schmitt
How Does the use of Restorative Circles During Instruction Impact Student Engagement and Agency?, Sydney Smith
Teacher Autonomy and Collaboration: Achieving More Equitable Outcomes, Lucas Sun
Combating Burnout: Science Curriculum that Decreases Teacher Workload, Christopher Yauch
Capstone Projects from 2024
Reading Through Music: A Unit of Study Designed for Secondary English Language Arts Students, Sean Adams
Healing Students’ Collective Trauma and Growing with School Gardens, Will Ashwood
Pen Pal Programs as an Effective Tool for Elementary Writing and Intercultural Learning, Michelle Babb
Math Educators, Positive Student Mindsets, and Math Centers, Riki Baker
Providing Heritage-Based Social and Emotional Learning Opportunities for Middle Grade Latina Students, Brianna Bjorge
The Integration of iPads in Secondary Schools: Improving Students’ Writing Proficiency and Learning Achievement During the Note-Taking Process, Josephine Borchert
Changing the Way We Grade: How Teachers Can Use Research to Implement Standards-Based Grading Practices, Angelique Butterbrodt
How Do We Expand Current Notions of Technology in Science Classrooms, Emanuel Calderon
Best Practices in Screening Kindergarten Students for Multilingual Services, Kathryn Conover
Competency-Based Grading: Fostering Deeper and More Authentic Student Learning, Ryan Deslauriers
Increasing Caregiver Involvement in Strengthening Learning Through Movement, Hayley Elbe
Culturally Responsive Professional Development: Facilitating Transformational Learning Experiences, Kiana Erickson
Integrating Language and Content Learning for ELLs: The Role of Functional Grammar, Anna Harding
Egan-Inspired Year-long LiD project for an ELA Secondary Classroom, William Hoiseth
Teacher Identity Development Through Critical Self Reflection, Kelly Holmin
Teaching American History in Multicultural Classrooms, Vinita Kartha
Climate Change Education for Student Agency, Katie Kirschbaum
Building Relationships in the Elementary Classroom, Ashley Leafman
Engaging Social Studies Student Through a Culturally Relevant Student Centered Lesson Plan, Chee Kue Lee
Fostering a Sense of Place in Language Immersion Preschool Through Environmental Exploration, Elise Lindell
Putting Play in the Elementary School Classroom, Robert McHugh
Components of Successful Distance Learning Programs for Adult English Language Learners, Trisha McIntyre
Problem Based Learning and Improved Student Engagement, Equity and Learning Outcomes in High School Social Studies, Nicholas Misenor
Enhancing Civic Education and Engagement in High School Students, Alanna Novacek
The Impact of Restorative Practices on Conflict and Student Perceptions of School in Secondary School Classrooms, Michael Oberlander
Using Zombie Literature To Build Skills In Responding To Real Events For High School Students, Sarah Olson
Supporting Secondary Math Students in Developing a Positive Math Identity, Sarah Reisdorf Berger
The Explicit Teaching of Social-Emotional Skills Through Storytelling, Karen Roussell
Elementary Educators Building Relationships With Parents and Caregivers, to Promote Student Achievement, Elena Schaust
The Connection Between Depth and Complexity and Culturally Relevant Teaching, Aisling Schlosser
Using Geography to Spark Curiosity in Students, Stephen Schmitz
An Examination of the Effects of Mindfulness Practices on Self-Regulation and Social-Emotional Skills Among Students in the Early Elementary Grades, Erica Sederstrom
Guide to Establishing a Classroom Library - with Racially Representative Considerations, Julie Sieben
Increasing Diversity in Advanced Placement Classrooms Through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Megan Volgren
Integrating Content and Language Standards to Support English Learners, Alicia Waters
Supporting Biliteracy in English Language Classrooms, Maria White
Creating Culturally Responsive Curriculum for a Special Education Classroom in a Mostly White School, Linda Wozniak
Capstone Projects from 2023
Teaching Non-Experimental Chemistry Content Through the Pairing of Strategically Curated Data Sets and Model-Based Inquiry, Andrew Banker
The Effective Use of Technology in Faith Formation Programs, Lindsey Bernardy
Incorporating World Languages in Elementary Schools, Amber Bruce
Project-Based Learning and Student Engagement in the Interdisciplinary Secondary Classroom, James Carlson
Shared Literacy Adventures Program, Jennifer C. Cashman
Teaching Trauma-Informed Pedagogy and Critical Literacy in a Middle School Language Arts Classroom, Katherine Chambers
Chinese Immersion Cultural Teaching and the Use of Authentic Materials, Li Cheng
A Web-Based Collaborative NGSS-Centered Chemistry Unit on the Topic of Atomic Structure, Paige Condie
How Can UDL Be Used To Increase Equity And Access At An Abe Site?, Karen Cook
Templates for Planning Engaging Secondary Science Class Periods Within a Seven Period Daily Schedule, Christopher Cudnowski
Tying Community Science and Social Justice Together in an Urban Biology Class to Foster Environmental Responsibility, Sarah Graham
Implement Translanguaging: Tools For Monolingual Teachers, Shana Hodel
Relating Chemistry to Society to Promote the Understanding of the World for High Schoolers, Ashley Hoefker
How Does Classroom Management Affect Student Behavior?, Lucy Hoelscher
Managing Plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence in a High School Classroom, Grayci Kangas-Olson
Anxiety Disorders In Elementary Students: Interventions For Classroom Use, Jillian Maloney
How does Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Phone Addiction affect Elementary Student Learning?, Madeline (Marston) Ballis
Helping Female and Nonbinary Identifying Students Grow Confidence in the Science Classroom, Mari McDonald
How to Design and Implement a Maker Space in the K-3 Classroom, Elizabeth Nelson
Role Playing Gamification in the Science Classroom, Timothy Normandt
Equitable and Inclusive Dance Assessment Resources, Christie Owens
An Effective Small Group Reading Intervention Scope And Sequence For Students In Grades Three To Five, Caitlin Phan
Implementing Inquiry in a High School Economics Course, Nathan Prince
Effectiveness of Integrating Technology for Improving the Post-Secondary Skills of Students with a Graphic Novel Based Curriculum, Dana Rosbacka
Teaching Strategies for Low Literacy Adult Learners, Kelly Rynda
Utilizing Storytelling in a High School Ecology and Cell Energy Unit, Katherine Shealy
Multisensory Literacy Instruction: Efficacy for Struggling Multilingual Learners, Stephanie Sowma
Utilizing Classical Literature in Kindergarten Classrooms: A Tool for Developing Social Emotional Skills and Reading Comprehension, Madeline Steinhoff
Effective Teaching Practices for Phonemic Awareness and Phonics in Small Group Reading Instruction, Caitlin Sullivan
Creating Equitable Mainstream K-6 Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Christina Talberg
Social and Emotional Learning Resource to Reinforce Skills for 1st Grade Families and Caregivers, Jemmy Vasquez Sermeno
Implementing Equitable and Effective Practices for Dual-Identified Learners, Annelise Walsh
The Ethnic Studies Curriculum: A Student-Centered Approach at the High School Level, Erin Wentzel