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April 17, 2023

‘Never Again’ Starts With Education

A photo of the eternal flame in the Hall of Remembrance at the Holocaust Memorial

Mandating Holocaust education in U.S. public schools and simultaneously banning or censoring other “hard histories” is ineffective, disingenuous and further demonstrates the importance of teaching honest history.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Rights & Activism

February 26, 2021

Presently Invisible: The Arab Plight in American Classrooms

To create more inclusive classrooms and counter negative narratives about Arab Americans, educators can include Arab American history and culture in their current curriculum. Here are some ways to do that.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion

April 27, 2020

Rethinking Family Engagement During School Closures

Taking time to check assumptions about family engagement can make a huge difference in the lives of your students and their caregivers.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Class

April 23, 2020

Assuring Muslim Students COVID-19 Won’t Dim the Ramadan Lights

Social distancing means this year’s Ramadan will look different for Muslim students. Here’s what educators can do to help.

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Religion

August 7, 2019

Intersectional Identities: Do Educators Empower or Oppress?

Photo of author Maryam Asenuga's necklace in Arabic

In addressing intersecting identities, educators can contribute to students’ empowerment—or oppression. One TT intern reflects on her experiences as a Black, female, Muslim student.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Gender & Sexual Identity

April 29, 2019

Addressing Antisemitic Hate With Students

synagogue dome roof with star of david on top

As we mourn yet another antisemitic attack, we’re reminded of the important role educators play in pushing back against hate and violence.

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Religion

April 18, 2019

Hate at School: March 2019

Student with a startled expression on their face

Hate incidents last month included threats and even violence. We’ve got to do better.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Ability Bullying & Bias

March 27, 2019

Hate at School: February 2019

Close up of young African-American child.

Instead of lessons about black history and culture, February brought slurs, blackface, threats and even violence at some U.S. schools.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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