Agenda 2/15/24

3:30 Housekeeping (5-10) 3:45 Author/ Illustrator Anne Sibley O’Brien on “Using Picture Books to Talk About Race in Majority-White Communities” (60) 4:45 Break (10) 4:55 Collective:  15 minute breakout on Shallow and Deep Culture Jamboard (20) 5:10 Videotaping check-ins (15) How are things going? 5:25 Exit Ticket (3-5)

Filming: Permission Language & Letter

Here are some tools to help you secure permission to film your PINE teaching. None of this language is required, but it may help you discuss the project with the administration or families. Cover Letter IYNB PINE Filming Cover Letter Sample Copy Your child’s teacher is part of a teacher training called the PINE Project,… Read more »

Agenda 2/1/24

3:30 Housekeeping (5) Have you visited the website? Any issues signing-in? Do you need a lesson on creating a blog post? Cart delivery with option of Portland or Lisbon Falls pick-up 2/15/24 Agenda has changed 3:35 Collective Introductions: This week we will reflect in small groups about takeaways from the autoethnography. Did your experiences increase… Read more »

Assignments for 2/1/24

Picture Books to Read Feast For Joseph, Terry Farish, OD Bonny Wherever I Go, Mary Wagley Copp Article(s) to Read They’re not too young to talk about race! Source:The Children’s Community Videos(s) to Watch/Podcasts to listen:  Hidden Brain, Revealing Your Unconscious, part 1 and part 2 Content to Create 1. Submit your written plan for… Read more »

Agenda: 1/20/24

9:00 Introductions (25 min.) New Syllabus 9:25 Autoethnography Presentations and PINE Participant Reflections 10:00 Break (10 min.) 10:10 resume Autoethnography Presentations in break outs 11:00 Break (10 min.) 11:00 Discussion Where Are You From?  Jaime Kim How can this month’s SEL Connection about responsible decision making be integrated into classroom settings? How can students begin… Read more »

Assignments: 1/20/24

ASSIGNMENTS FOR 1/20/24 Picture Books to Read  The Suitcase, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros Where Are You From?, Jaime Kim Article(s) to Read  They’re not too young to talk about race! The Children’s Community School Videos(s) to Watch  Content to Create  Complete your autoethnography to share at our January 20th, 2024 PINE Workshop (there is an alternative sign-up… Read more »

Resource: 10 Principles for Talking About Race in School

Source: NEA “Racial dynamics, disparities and divisions permeate our society, communities, schools and classrooms. Systemic racism is so deeply rooted in our history, culture and institutions that there’s no escaping it. Visible or not, its impacts are ever-present…” Resource: 10 Principles for Talking About Race in School I especially want us to explore point 7.

Book Rec: Rez Dogs

Rez Dogs Renowned author Joseph Bruchac tells a powerful story of a girl who learns more about her Penacook heritage while sheltering in place with her grandparents during the coronavirus pandemic. Malian loves spending time with her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation–she’s there for a visit when, suddenly, all travel shuts down…. Read more »

Book Rec: Race Cars: A children’s book about white privilege

Race Cars is a children’s book about white privilege created to help parents and educators facilitate tough conversations about race, privilege and oppression. Written by a clinical social worker and child therapist with experience in anti-bias training and edited by a diversity expert, Race Cars tells the story of 2 best friends, a white car… Read more »