Education for Teachers

The opportunity gap, or conditions and barriers that impede the academic performance and school experience of students from communities of color, are exacerbated by the implicit biases of educators. Lack of culturally competent educational professionals can result in unwelcoming environments for students and their families.

Culturally responsive teaching practices that use cultural knowledge, learned experiences, antiracist approaches, and critical views of dominant practices are essential to the success of marginalized students in the classroom. By providing teachers with professional development resources around biases, anti racism and nuanced information about Islam and Muslims, educators can be better equipped to do what they do best care for students.

STAND provides bespoke training opportunities for educators. Tailored to their needs, constraints, demographics and more.