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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.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion

February 26, 2021

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.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion Class

April 27, 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.

Topic

Religion

April 23, 2020

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.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion Gender & Sexual Identity

August 7, 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.

Topic

Religion

April 29, 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.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion Ability Bullying & Bias

April 18, 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.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

March 27, 2019

Teaching First-Graders About Microaggressions: The Small Moments Add Up

Two young students reading separate books.

For younger students, understanding that identity-based microaggressions pose a heavier burden than other painful moments is critical to developing anti-racist, empathetic behaviors.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Class Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

March 26, 2019

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