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Why does the Sikh identity continue to be invisible in the classroom?

Posted on October 15th, 2012 by admin | 1 Comment »

I’m seeing the need for culturally responsive education more and more. Last year, my son’s patka or small turban was pulled off his head without any consequence for the “bully”. On Friday, his educational assistant grabbed him by his joora (hair knot) and decided to wiggle it in lieu of saying “good job”. Today she […]

Please Act Responsively

Posted on May 23rd, 2012 by admin | No Comments »

When a friend, and advocate for equity in the arts and education, challenged me last Fall to reflect on an experience when my son’s patka (small Sikh turban) was pulled off his head at school, I did begin to wonder whether I’d really done the right thing. I was hoping that the experience might have […]