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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

The Hechinger Report

They want to see themselves and their cultures reflected in the books we read, and they don’t want token representation. I also see my students’ hands go up when we study world religions, and they can share a story from home. Provide educators with the time and training to be culturally responsive teachers.

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OPINION: America’s common narrative exists — and it must include Muslims and refugees

The Hechinger Report

But the consensus has also promoted individual freedom, political democracy, world peace and cultural tolerance, now growing into acceptance. Back in the District of Columbia, African-American history gained two sites. Peter Gardella is Professor of World Religions at Manhattanville College.

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