Course Information

2007 Fall Workshop

Our topic "Diversity, Change, and Community Leadership" for the Year 2 Fall Workshop in Morton, WA led us to discussions about changes in both rural and urban communities over the last 100 years. Additionally, participating teachers brainstormed ideas for Year 2 Projects, incorporating oral histories, tribal education, or community action.

Friday, November 2, Workshop Day

Resources

Institute for Education and Community Leadership's Bi-Monthly Newsletter

IELeadership Connections explores the topic of leadership in education.

"Linking Education Research and Civic Responsibility: Why Now?"

This article "From the Desk of the President" in the Educational Researcher explores the role of civic responsibility in educational research.

Hamburger Helper sponsors the My Hometown Helper grant program for projects in local communities.

Best Buy Teach Awards provide schools with gift cards for technology in the classroom.

Saturday, November 3, Field Trips

The Cowlitz Valley Historical Society

The group toured visited the local history museum and the Morton Train Depot, which are both run by the Cowlitz Valley Historical Society.

The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

Teachers spoke with local historian Jesse Clark McAbee, author of Rails to Paradise - A History of the Tacoma-Eastern Railroad Co. 1890-1919, and received a tour of the rail yard from Operations Manager Brian Wise.