Much emphasis has been on intersectional marginalization experienced by Black Muslim youth, and the challenges that Black Muslim college students face. It is important to understand these issues while also developing a stronger understanding of the factors and contributors to their well-being and success.
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Indigenous and Native American learners, families and communities have historically been underserved and harmed by education systems in the United States. Often, schooling has subtracted linguistic, ethnic and cultural resources and expertise from them.
Amber Benedict, assistant professor
- Article (co-author): Using lesson study to change teacher knowledge and practice within response to intervention frameworks: A review of the literature, November 2022
For the past two years, it has been hard to avoid a headline proclaiming that the COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on student learning. Educational leaders and practitioners have been working to craft solutions to get students caught up while simultaneously rethinking what teaching and learning look like post-pandemic.
Members of the military and their family members who pursue a career in education are often eager to serve the communities they are based in. However, challenges with state recertification requirements mean doing so is not always easy, according to Kimberly Lopez, clinical assistant professor at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Arizona's Native American population includes more than 20 federally recognized tribes. Cheneil Jones, who is a student at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, is from the Navajo Nation. She is earning an Elementary Education bachelor’s degree with a minor in Family and Human Development.
Motivating students to connect with certain subjects, such as math and science that they may not see as relevant to their future career choices, can be challenging. One approach used is argumentative writing, which incorporates writing to encourage students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they broaden understanding of complicated concepts.
The challenge