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Floristic Survey at Belle Isle at the Deep Fork River in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Get PDFA floristic survey was conducted at Belle Isle at the Deep Fork River in northwest Oklahoma City. Belle Isle at the Deep Fork River is an urban semi-natural area that has been subjected to a wide array of anthropogenic disturbances. The goal of this study was to observe and document all vascular plant species within the research area. Thirty-four site visits yielded 135 plant species representing 44 plant families and 116 genera. Forty-four (32.6%) of observed species were non-native. All observed vascular plant species were posted on iNaturalist. Two county records were documented, and no species tracked by the Oklahoma Natural Heritage Inventory were observed. This baseline floristic data can be used for biodiversity studies and ecological assessments
A Deeper Look at Part 141 Pilot School Examining Authority: The Effect of Changes to FAA Order 8900.1
Get PDFPrior research suggests that flight training providers experience delays scheduling check rides when using Designated Pilot Examiners. One potential solution to alleviate these delays is for Part 141 pilot schools to obtain examining authority. According to Rosser and Mosey (2024) many Part 141 flight schools experience challenges in attaining examining authority. This project specifically addresses recent changes to Document 8900.1 which is guidance used by Flight Standards District Offices in the examining authority application process. Part 141 Chief Flight Instructors were surveyed to provide their perceptions of the new guidance and any effect the guidance has on their intent to pursue examining authority for their pilot school. If a pilot school had already applied for examining authority, they were asked to share their experiences during the application process
Reinforcing white privilege: The marginalization of Latines in the standards for U.S. history
Get PDFLatines are the fastest growing student population in the United States, but their stories are largely absent from the formal curriculum. This study investigates the representation of Latines across state standards for U.S. history. LatCrit and CRT provided the theoretical framework for the study. The researcher conducted a mixed-method content analysis of U.S. history standards. Results demonstrate the marginalization of Latines from the American story, reinforcing white privilege in the historical narrative
The pedagogical potential of wonder for joy-filled learning and teaching
Get PDFThis paper examines the pedagogical role of wonder in education, comparing its treatment in the essentialist Wit & Wisdom curriculum and the progressive Reggio Emilia approach. The paper argues that authentic wonder fosters joy-filled, meaningful learning, yet is often undermined by neoliberal, standards-based educational models. Using critical policy analysis, the authors explore how Wit & Wisdom commodifies wonder as a measurable product, while Reggio Emilia nurtures it as an innate epistemological impulse. The paper highlights the vital importance of cultivating environments that provoke deep wonder, fostering transformative, educative experiences for both teachers and learners
