Teaching, Identity, and Justice: Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi on Equity in Education

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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David Harris interviews Abeer Ramadan- Shinnawi, a Palestinian-American educator and equity advocate. Abeer shares her journey from being a child of Palestinian immigrants to becoming a teacher and advocate for Muslim and Arab students in the Baltimore area. She discusses her early education experiences in both the U.S. and Palestine, the challenges of cultural identity, and her commitment to creating supportive spaces for Muslim girls in schools. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding diversity within the Muslim community and the need for educators to be aware of the unique challenges faced by their students. In this conversation, Abeer  discusses her work with Muslim students, particularly focusing on empowering girls and addressing the unique challenges they face. She emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments in schools, the need for unlearning biases, and the role of educators in fostering inclusive spaces. Abeer also reflects on the current societal challenges and the importance of community building, resilience, and authentic conversations in education.

You can contact Abeer on LinkedIn or visit Altair Educational Consulting

Books mentioned: 

• The Autobiography of Malcolm X with Alex Haley
• I Cannot Write My Life: Islam, Arabic, and Slavery in Omar ibn Said's America by Carl W. Ernst and Mbaye Lo

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