{"title":"Mneesha Gellman","description":"\u003cp\u003eMneesha Gellman offers insightful and practical works within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, focusing on themes of resilience and personal growth. Her writing invites readers to explore strategies for overcoming challenges and adapting to change through thoughtful guidance and engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of motivational content and educational resources, designed to inspire and equip individuals navigating both personal and professional landscapes. Her books serve as valuable companions for those seeking to build strength and understanding in uncertain times.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"learning-to-survive-by-mneesha-gellman-9781512828528","title":"Learning to Survive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraces the experiences of Yurok high school students and educators as they navigate between Native and non-Native spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning to Survive\u003c\/em\u003e explores how Native American youth are impacted by formal educational experiences, through the insights of students and teachers working to revitalise the Yurok language. Sharing stories of Native American resilience amidst toxic school and community cultures, Mneesha Gellman examines the consequences of the misrepresentation and suppression of Indigenous culture in secondary education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough personal testimonies and interviews from Northern California high schools, Gellman traces the experiences of students as they navigate their own identities between Native and non-Native spaces, and of educators who relate their efforts in providing their students with not just language instruction, but a sense of support and community that goes beyond the classroom. Students and teachers alike detail how they struggle to thrive under systems of white supremacy while protecting and preserving their identity and culture, particularly through the work of language education and language-keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning to Survive\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the profound harm done by perpetuating White supremacy and the importance of investing in culturally sustaining curricula. Youth well-being suffers when students are faced with hostile school environments and when they do not see themselves or their communities truthfully or positively represented in curricula. This book calls on adults—policymakers, teachers, families, and others—to consider what changes we can and should make in our daily work to promote Native American well-being in schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934109024492,"sku":"9781512828528","price":347.51,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781512828528-learning-to-survive.jpg?v=1783897046"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mneesha-gellman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}