Teacher Institute@PAM

Teacher Institute@PAM brings together educators in thought provoking dialogue to help build connection and understanding by leveraging the power of art. With an emphasis on Ethnic Studies, this professional development program gives K-12 teachers curricular resources that can be directly applied in the classroom. Teachers attending the event enjoy a keynote presentation from a renowned educator, several hands-on workshops,refreshments, and more. Partner museums and organizations help enhance the program by providing more resources and helping make connections to other cultures and subject areas. 

All resources for the inaugural 2024 program can be found below.

Teacher Institute@PAM 2024 – Digital Program

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Resources

USC Pacific Asia Museum

• Migration and Community Resilience – Mixed Media Portrait – Lesson Plan
• Inquiry, Art, and Antibias Practices_Liz Kleinrock
• K-12 Curriculum and Educator Resources

Liz Kleinrock 

• Teach and Transform 
• Ted Talk 
• Publications:
  • Come and Join Us!
  • Eyes that Weave the World’s Wonders
  • Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community 

Skirball Cultural Center

• Visions and Values Curriculum
• Educator Resources and Programs 

USC Shoah Foundation

• The Willesden Project on iWitness
• iWitness Program 
• More Resources 

Facing History and Ourselves 

• Fostering Civil Discourse and Navigating Critical Conversations in the Classroom-Participant Agenda
• More resources