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Friday, October 26 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm
American Indian Literature Resources for Educators

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Come and learn about a new project from Indian Education designed to help educators use appropriate resources to teach the MN Academic Standards relating to MN American Indian Tribes. Learn how the project developed, get the annotated bibliography developed and learn how to access the recommended resources. You will get resources recommendations across content areas and grade levels. This session will also discuss how to evaluate children’s books about American Indians for appropriate representation.

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Dr. Jane Harstad

Director; Office of Indian Education, Minnesota Department of Education
Life-long Learner :)
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Leah Larson

LSTA Grant Coordinator, State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education
After being a school media specialist for 10 years, I recently transitioned to a position at the department of education. I am passionate about young adult literature, professional development around racial equity and intersecting literacies. In my free time, I enjoy travel, spending... Read More →


Friday October 26, 2018 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Lake Minnewaska