It’s become popular and, indeed, a must in most primary schools and nurseries worldwide to have some sort of diversity woven into the curriculum. From black dolls to books featuring kids in wheelchairs, you shouldn’t have to look too far to find diversity in the classroom. I remember visiting my daughter’s nursery in England when […]
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As I write this, I sit on a plane to City (La Ciudad de Panama) with my Gringo husband who has never been to Central America. Granted, I’m a Gringo, too, but I’ve been there many times with my mom who is from Panama. Already, the questions from my Hubs have come at hardball speed. “What
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The classroom is one of the first places where children encounter diversity as they suddenly find themselves spending huge portions of their day with dozens of other children from a wide range of backgrounds and life situations. As a teacher or parent it is important to embrace this opportunity and help showcase diversity and respect
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From the 20th of April to the 2nd of May, the followers of the Baha’i faith celebrate a special festival called Ridvan. It is named after the garden where Baha’u’llah, the Founder of the Baha’i Faith, proclaimed His Mission. The main principle of the Baha’i Faith is Unity. As Baha’i, we believe in the ‘Oneness
Raising global citizens starts in the home and understanding of other cultures and traditions is becoming more important than ever, especially in the light of recent events in Paris, Brussels, Ankara, Istanbul and many other places. The good news is that it is as easy as it is crucial to incorporate a global mindset into
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