Dr. Sawsan Jaber - Inclusion and Equity in Our Schools

The video discusses the importance of equity and student voice in education, highlighting the teacher's efforts to elevate student agency. It explores how students can understand their identities and engage with global issues, emphasizing the impact of personal experiences with discrimination. The video also addresses the role of schools as healing spaces and the need to clarify misunderstood identities, particularly Arab and Muslim identities, to prevent stereotyping and promote community building.

What does the speaker mean by 'elevating student voice and agency'?

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of understanding intersectionality in student identities?

How has the speaker's personal experience influenced their approach to education?

What challenges does the speaker identify regarding the representation of diverse identities in education?

In what ways does the speaker believe schools can be healing spaces?