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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 […]

Teacher Freebies

Posted on July 5th, 2012 by admin | No Comments »

I know – summer has barely started and I am offering you some back-to-school resources – we must be teachers! If you follow my posts, you already know that Literacy is a subject close to my heart. Given current conversations around culturally responsive education, it becomes even more essential to include a diverse variety of […]