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Resources from M.O. Yuksel on Islam
Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy by Gholdy Muhammad Teaching for Tolerance/Learning for Justice https://www.learningforjustice.org/ Teaching While Muslim https://www.teachingwhilemuslim.org/ Islamic Network Group ING https://ing.org/ Presentations: History of American Muslims https://ing.org/resources/for-students/ingyouth-resources/youth-presentations/a-history-of-american-muslims/ Muslim Contributions to Civilization: https://ing.org/resources/for-students/ingyouth-resources/youth-presentations/muslim-contributions-to-civilization/ Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith https://ing.org/resources/for-students/ingyouth-resources/youth-presentations/getting-to-know-american-muslims-and-their-faith/ Muslim Women Beyond the Stereotypes:… Read more »
Resource: Embrace Race
Anne Sibley O’Brien recommended the astounding resource Embrace Race which brings together a multitude of BIPOC and White voices to talk about race in a whole new way. Explore their webinars. For example: The Key Role of Educators in the Emerging Field of Children’s Racial Learning
Resource: Trying to Answer Hard Questions from Students?
Your students are asking you tough questions. Where do you go for answers? You can always start with the search box on Learning for Justice (formally Teaching Tolerance). For example: Teaching Hard History: Slavery Talking to Children About the History of Slavery in the United States Discussing War and Conflict: Resources for Educators, Parents and… Read more »
Assignments for 3/2/24
Picture Books to Read In My Mosque, M. O. Yuksel Silent Music, James Rumford My Friend Jamal, Anna McQuinn When I Get Older, K’NAAN Article(s) to Read None Videos(s) to Watch Content to Create 1. Video Taping/Documentation 2. Jamboard: What went well during documentation? What needs to be changed? 3. This month PINE Project Blog… Read more »
Agenda for 3/2/24
9:00 AM Welcome and Housekeeping Saturday Morning Joy Blog Posts: Prompts has changed, please make sure you’re working from the current PINE New Syllabus and PINE Project Blog Posts, Due Dates, and Prompts Video Documentation Jamboard 9:15 AM Things We Need Remember we are going to mess up, that’s not a reason to ignore or neglect… Read more »
Book Engagement: I’m New Here & Someone New
DOWNLOAD this classroom, library, or home learning guide on immigration, welcoming, and belonging using the interconnected picture books I’m New Here and Someone New. Tools Include: Readers Theater The two books have interwoven narratives. To explore the interplay of belonging and welcoming in the two stories, consider looking at the books side by side. We… Read more »
Book Engagement: Wherever I Go
Many of you mentioned that hearing Munir Mohammed read and discuss the book was powerful. Feel free to share the video with your students! Additionally, here is the Wherever-I-Go-Arts Reader Engagement Guide I created with members on Maine’s vibrant African community.
Cohort Post: Navigating with Sensitivity, Kindness, and Compassion
From Becky Lenfestey: Invasive curiosity is defined as prying or intrusive questioning which can make someone feel uncomfortable. Upon reading this question and going back to discussions in workshops I had wondered if I have fallen into this category in a couple of situations. After much thought I came to the conclusion that I have… Read more »
Resource: Scaffolded Approach To Talking About Race & Racism
Many of us wanted more time with the final section of Anne Sibley O’Brien’s presentation. Here is the link to her final slides: Scaffolded Approach To Talking About Race & Racism This is the work of Anne Sibley O’Brien and Dr. Andrea Breau. While it should not be shared outside of the PINE Project, please… Read more »

