Capstone Projects from 2026
Decolonizing Minnesota Mathematics: Incorporating Indigeneity into Middle School Mathematics, Tia Ahmed
From Viewing to Thinking: Developing Learner's Critical Thinking Skills by Engaging in Philosophical Discussions Through Films, Andrew Barnhart
American History and Immigration: Creating a Comprehensive Immigration Unit for an American History Class, Hawkens Bory-Baar
The Impact of Growth Mindset on Student Confidence and Performance in Mathematics, Micaela Büching
Banning Books in America: Exploring the Impact and Implications of Censorship in Education, Mackenzie Carrane
Evolving Approaches to Teaching Secondary English Language Arts in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Timothy Crepeau
Framing Schools as a Second Home for Children, Christian Duncan
Advanced Mathematics in the Elementary School: Supporting Teachers and Students Through a Resource Compilation, Abigail Friedel
Fostering the Success of Indigenous Students: How Educators can Address Systemic Barriers in Schools, Samantha Hamlin
Understanding the Alphabet Soup of the Special Education System, Grace Hansen
How Mentoring Can Close the Gender Gap in Post-Secondary Education, Jared Hinkley
A Place-Based Approach to Teaching Dakota History in Sixth Grade Social Studies, John Hooper
Finding the Confidence to Speak: Reducing Public Speaking Anxiety in Secondary English Students, Nickolas Johnson
Beyond Behavior Control: Teacher Identity and Relationship-Based Classroom Management in Elementary Classrooms, Alayna Marrero
From Avoidance to Proud Ownership: Cultivating a Passion for Reading Through Project-Based Learning, Jessica Miller
Teaching Writing to Secondary Students in an Age of AI, Justine Morris
Geographies of Change: Exploring Demographic Shifts & Civic Engagement through GIS-based Inquiry, Emily Murphy
Read. Click. Grow: Comparing Digital and Traditional Print-Based Approaches to Support Foundational Reading Development in Elementary Classrooms, Carla Pliego-Java
Teaching Through Turbulence: Social-Emotional Learning Resources for Students Experiencing Civil Unrest, Callista Pugh
Skills-Based Classrooms in Adult Education, Svetlana Quirk-Lazarev
Arts Integration in Special Education, Emily Sanderson
How Can Professional Development be Designed to Better Equip Teachers to Support Multilingual and Immigrant Students Emotionally, Socially, and Academically in U.S. Elementary Schools?, Safiie Seitaptiieva
Implementing Student Choice Through Social-Emotional Learning to Support Independence and Motivation in Elementary Education, Allison Sloan
Hmong Cultural Literacy Curriculum to Preserve the Hmong Language and Culture, Pa Kou Vang
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
Establishing Healthy and Sustainable ESL-Mainstream Co-Teaching Partnerships, Gina Dabruzzi
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
Teaching with Nature: Place-Based Learning and Outdoor Education Toward Healing in the K-2 Setting, Isaac Hart
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
Teaching Holistic History with Purpose: Developing a New Curriculum for a Unit on the World Wars, Brandon R. Katzung Hokanson
Plants, Land, and Ojibwe Nations in the Adult English Language Classroom, Azul Kmiecik
How can we use Cross-Curricular Work to Promote Argument Writing Techniques in Middle School Students?, Taylor Krassas
Developing Growth Mindsets in the Math Classroom, James Logan
Immersing Historical and Contemporary Indigenous Literature into Middle School Reading and Writing Workshops, Connor Lynch
Scaffolding Social Studies Texts for Below Grade-Level Readers to Promote Literacy Growth and Student Engagement, Brendan Maloney
Advocating for Social Justice in 4th Grade ELA Curriculum and Standards: Culturally Responsive Fidelity Frameworks for Leadership and Educators, Sélah F. McClain
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
Effective Genre-Based Pedagogy in Co-taught Literacy Classes for Dual-Identified Students, Khaulah Nik Rushdi
The Role of Gamified Learning in Developing Math Confidence and Procedural Fluency, Celeste Nosow
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
Utilizing Best Practices in the Classroom in Regards to Technology Use, Kathryn Robinson
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
Media Literacy: Course Content Framework and District Proposal, Cameron Schwichtenberg
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