Key Issues Institute FINAL REPORT
2016
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Why Keystone Science School?
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Key Issues Institute 2016: At a Glance
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Impact
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Curriculum Overview
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Teacher Testimonials
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Other Funding Opportunities
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KSS Board of Directors & Staff
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Sponsors
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Social Media Package Snapshot
Wh y Keyst on e Scien ce Sch ool? At Keystone Science School (KSS) we believe that the power of inspiring cu r iosit y and cr it ical t h in k in g through the lens of science ch an ges lives and strengthens communities. We create future leaders who can pr oblem solve and work together in an ever-evolving world and workplace environment.
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KEY ISSUES 2016: AT A GLANCE ?My biggest surprise has been the depth that we reach with our activities, it's not just covering a concept. We go so much further. We?re not just taking a look at a Power Point or doing a lab. We?re doing math and using real world applications and learning how to incorporate that into our classrooms.? ?Kristiana Heath, 2016 Key Issue Institute participant sponsored by Duke Energy
At Keystone Science School, we work hard to in provide everyone? students, parents, teachers, and community members? the opportunity to be their best selves. We believe that the power of inspiring curiosity and critical thinking through the lens of science changes lives and strengthens communities. We create future leaders who can problem solve and work together in an ever-evolving world. In short, we change lives. Key Issues Institute (KI) has been inspiring teachers and future leaders for more than 25 years. We work diligently to make sure that each teacher who attends Key Issues leaves not only with access to the entire curriculum, but also with a network of
fellow peers and an unforgettable experience. This summer we were thrilled to host 90 teachers in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. We feel privileged to have worked with such a tremendous group of educators. We are eager to see how this group will implement the Key Issues framework in their classrooms, as well as the impact they will have on their communities. Best,
Olivia Grover Hill Educator Programs Director
Colleen Hoffman Educator Programs Associate Director 03
TEACHERS The 2016 Key Issues Institute hosted 90 teachers from all over the world to engage in a week long STEM workshop. They used a 10 step framework which guides them through scientific, non-biased problem solving.
STUDENTS Each teacher who attends Key Issues Institute will, on average, reach 150 students per year with the curriculum from the workshop. The impact on students is exponential when teachers build it into their units year after year.
21ST CENTURY The Key Issues curriculum has evolved to be compatible not only with educational standards, but also with 21st Century learning goals like technology, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, inter-disciplinary literacy, and global awareness.
90 Educators reached in 2016
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96% KI educators who feel they have gained a strong network of colleagues
13,500
KI educators who strongly agree that student achievement in STEM directly relates to teacher effectiveness
Students reached each year
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100%
25 out of 30 KI individual lessons are technology driven
93% KI educators who feel prepared to tackle controversial issues without bias
85% KI educators who agree that student grades improve with increased teacher confidence
90%
KI curriculum that KI educators who report encompasses 21st increased student interest in Century learning skills STEM subjects based on teacher performance
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW "It was an amazing opportunity to collaborate, learn and grow as a person and an educator. My students and fellow teachers will benefit from this experience of mine for years to come. I was challenged physically, intellectually and emotionally. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!" ?Leah Pinto, 2016 Key Issues Institute participant sponsored by Enbridge Energy
Over view
Cu r r icu lu m Goals
- Teach STEM through non-biased Key Issues Institute provides educators with scientific inquiry. the framework and confidence to - Identify and evaluate key stakeholders incorporate STEM (science, technology, in community issues. engineering, math) into their classrooms. - Evaluate sustainability through the lens The Institute focuses on experiential, of economics, social justice, and the hands-on lessons that guide teachers environment. through the Design Thinking Process and - Create multi-disciplinary projects encourages them to problem solve and around local community issues. think critically. Incorporating 21st Century - Engage students in problem-solving learning techniques and utilizing the Rocky and critical thinking. Mountains as an outdoor classroom, teachers build confidence and relationships Wor k sh op Ben ef it s that strengthen their ability to effectively - Facilitated hands-on STEM activities bring STEM concepts to their students. that engage teachers as students. At the end of the 5-day Institute, educators - Relationship-building opportunities leave equipped with the tools to incorporate that create a strong network of collaboration, prototyping, conflict support. resolution, and outdoor exploration into - Interaction with sponsors to connect their classrooms. Our curriculum corporations to classrooms. encourages teachers and students to use - Customizable lesson plans to meet their knowledge to become engaged educator-specific classroom goals. citizens, locally, and globally. - Graduate relicensure credits available. - Complete set of Lab Aids materials provided.
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TEACHER TESTIMONIALS "The Key Issues Institute provided me with an opportunity to gain networking experience, resources for my classroom and expand my knowledge of STEM related concepts. This workshop provided me with more confidence going into my second year of teaching and allows me to be a better teacher and citizen." -Brittany Lyp, 2016 Key Issues Institute participant sponsored by Duke Energy
"I loved learning new techniques and ideas for presenting issues from different perspectives. So often we perform science labs and activities to learn content, but not always put it into a real life situation." -Marisa Rosemellia, 2016 Key Issues Institute participant sponsored by Alcoa Foundation
"Keystone Science School's Key Issues Institute, is an awesome experience that all STEM teachers should have the opportunity to attend. We learned great ways to introduce critical environmental issues, while we were learning exemplary teaching strategies." -Allyson Thomas, 2016 Key Issues Institute participant sponsored by Georgia Pacific
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OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES CSI: SUSTAINABLE CITIES This hybrid program unites the investigative focus of our Climate Status Investigations (CSI) curriculum with the critical analysis and big-picture thinking of our Students for Sustainability curriculum. Educators will walk away able to lead their own students through an objective exploration of the many aspects of global climate change using hands-on inquiry. They will also learn techniques and gain curricular tools and lesson plans to explore the environmental, public health, social, and economic impacts of climate change. This training provides teachers with the inquiry-based learning practices, critical thinking skills, remediation processes, and action-taking strategies to analyze and address major issues and come up with viable solutions to real needs in their own communities. By providing a non-biased scientific framework within which to examine issues around global climate change and sustainability, the curriculum improves the decision-making abilities of students without influencing their opinions. The format allows participants to solve problems in a variety of creative ways based on the evidence and data they have collected. Our curriculum encourages teachers and students to use their knowledge to become active community members, both locally and globally as well as preparing our future leaders for STEM careers that may not yet exist.
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KSS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dou g Sim s
Jef f Cam peau
An n a Du dick
An dy M ain
Chairman of the Board
Treasurer
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
CEO
Retired CEO of CoBank
Retired Banking Professional
Give Campaign Ambassador
Deloitte Digital
Ker r y Bu h ler
Gr et ch en Davis
Tim Est es
Superintendent,
Former Educator and
Summit County School District
Community Volunteer
VP Keystone and Breckenridge Resorts Hospitality
2016 KEY ISSUES INSTITUTE STAFF Ellen Reid: Executive Director, KSS
David M iller : Director of Education and Program Sustainability, KSS
Olivia Hill: Educator Programs Director, KSS
Colleen Hof f m an : Educator Programs Associate Director, KSS
Pat r ick Dor cu s: Facilitator
Joy Hobbin s: Facilitator
Jan een Gill: Facilitator
Am y Rah n e: Facilitator
Educator
Retired 30 Year Educator
Educator
Vice Principal
San dr a Cor n ell: Administrative Assistant/Facilitator Educator
Lin da Wade: Facilitator Educator
M ar y Riepen h of f : Facilitator
PJ Du n can : 2nd Year Intern
Superintendent
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WE ARE GRATEFUL
FOR THE FOUNDATIONS AND BUSINESSES WHOSE GENEROSITY MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE.
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