Apply by July 16 for the 2019 Rida Institute!

People in Education is excited to announce that the application for the 2019-2020 Rida Institute is now open!

The Rida Institute is a year-long training that prepares educators to facilitate humanizing classrooms.  For PIE, this means classrooms that respect the full humanity of both students and teachers, and that nurture authentic youth voice and leadership.

summer intensive july 30 - august 1

The Institute kicks off with a three-day summer retreat where compassionate and engaged educators gather in a beautiful Detroit space to connect, reflect and create. Participants are invited to return to their purpose for becoming educators and celebrate each other for their work and passion. We step outside to move around and break the ice and then step inside build lasting relationships one-on-one and as a whole. We hear from a dynamic line-up of guest presenters: young people, social justice thought leaders and educators past and present.

““The Rida summer institute was truly inspiring, empowering, and rejuvenating.  Even though I have done this institute for several years now, each experience is different, and each helps me to grow and recenter my purpose as an educator.””

— 2018 Rida Participant

Check out our recap of the 2018 Rida Summer Intensive.

school year meet-ups

The summer retreat -- July 30 to August 1 -- is a launch pad for the continued support and development participants nurture with one another throughout the school year. This takes the form of monthly meet-ups and networking events such as book clubs, local and national conferences and lesson planning parties.

We believe that in order to transform our educational system, educators must begin by transforming their own practices and design classrooms that are relevant to their lives and the lives of their students. Rida is PIE’s opportunity to share our tools and best practices, and it’s also a place to gather and build a community of educators interested in socially just education.

““It was pure joy to be in a room with a group of folks who simply understood.””

— Rida 2018 Participant

Rida 2018 Cohort Meet-up

This could be you, starting this summer! Apply for the 2018 Rida Institute. The deadline is July 16.

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The cost for the year-long Institute for individuals is a sliding scale, from $50 to $500. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for anyone; we are happy to work with you to make the Institute affordable. The cost to participate as a representative of an institution is $500. Please indicate on the application which amount you decide upon.

Questions? Email nate@alliedmedia.org.

Save the Date: Rida Institute 2019!

“Rejuvenating, grounding and powerful.  Connected me to a very supportive network that aligns with my educational goals.” - Rida 2018 Alum

Heads up! The Rida Institute summer intensive is coming up July 30 - August 1, 2019 in Detroit.   The Institute itself is a year long, and the summer intensive is at once a retreat and kick-off toward a year of monthly meet-ups where Rida teachers connect, support and learn from one another. Here is a rundown of what we have planned so far:

Rida Institute Summer Intensive

This three-day intensive will introduce teachers to the Rida Framework, one of PIE’s tools for humanizing schooling. This year we’ll host a series of talks and conversations by dynamic educators (to be named soon!) and we’ll focus on building relationships in the classroom as a launch pad for relevant and resonant classroom content.

Monthly Meetups

Monthly throughout the school year, Rida participants will come together to “tune up” their classroom plans and practices. These meetups will take the form of book clubs, lesson planning parties and more to troubleshoot classroom challenges and share successes.

Classroom Visits and Interviews

Every classroom will be observed at least once throughout the school year by PIE staff. We will also conduct interviews with students to assess their perceptions of the classroom. Teachers will reflect on these evaluations and observations during one-on-one meetings to understand what’s working and not working in their classrooms, and adjust their practices accordingly.

More info is coming soon, and we'll be sure to keep you updated. Meanwhile, check out our recap from last year’s summer intensive.

Rida 2018 Summer Intensive

A Note on PIE Leadership

A week ago, we announced that PIE is seeking a Director.

We’re excited about new developments in leadership here at PIE and after thinking over the past few days, we want to share the context for this important transition. Here’s a note from our current director, Nate Mullen:

Nate Mullen, photo by Julianne Lindsey

Hello Loves!

As you may have gathered, I am planning to transition out of my role as director. I’m hoping that by August 2019 I can fully leave this role to a new leader who is just as passionate about advancing our work.

I've been working towards this goal for the past two years. In that process we've made some big changes at PIE to make it stronger and become a great place to start a new chapter. I believe PIE is now at that place.

We have an amazing group of people supporting this work -- our team, our advisory board and all of you! PIE has worked hard to ensure we can sustain our projects, and we have a new suite of programing that will allow the work to of humanizing schooling to continue.

As for me, I am hoping to return to what I love: making art and facilitating space. I am stepping down, not stepping away; my intention is to keep supporting PIE, just not as the director. I hope to continue leading trainings, making art, maybe transition to the Advisory Board and/or help in other capacities.

I can’t begin to tell you how much this work means to me. I have never given more than I have given to our vision, mission and goals at PIE. In many ways, it has been a dream come true. And now it’s time we dream anew.

Thanks and Love,

n8

PS. If you know who our next director is please forward them the call or let us know and we'll reach out!

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