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In this episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David speaks with Dr. Celene Ibrahim, about teaching Islam in America, religious misconceptions, and how educators can approach religion in the classroom. They discuss her personal journey from Catholicism to Islam, the role of religion in public life, and how educators can approach complex religious topics in the classroom. Dr. Ibrahim also addresses common misconceptions about Islam, the historical presence of Muslims in America, and the importance of fostering thoughtful dialogue and deeper understanding across religious and cultural differences.

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In this special episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David shares the keynote address he delivered at Providence Day School’s Black History Month celebration, marking one hundred years since Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, the foundation of what would become Black History Month.

Drawing on Toni Morrison’s assertion that “definitions belong to the definers,” David reflects on Woodson’s determination to build an institution that would allow Black people to research, write, and teach their own history. He situates Woodson’s work within the violent and contested landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and considers what it means to define ourselves when Black history is under fierce attack.

At the heart of the address is a central question: What does Black history teach us in this challenging moment? David offers three enduring lessons, resilience, resistance, and responsibility, and invites listeners to consider how those lessons shape both our understanding of the past and our obligations in the present.

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In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David speaks with Jeffrey Riley, former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and education. They discuss the importance of AI literacy for both educators and students, the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI in the classroom, and the evolving role of teachers in an AI-driven world. Jeff emphasizes the need for educators to understand AI's capabilities and limitations, and the importance of teaching students to critically evaluate AI-generated information. The conversation also touches on the challenges of bias in AI systems and the necessity of democratizing access to AI literacy for all students.

To reach Jeffrey Riley and learn more about his organization visit dayofai.org

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