Why diversity in education matters
Today, we're looking at education.
Our classrooms are microcosms of society, filled with different cultures, languages, and lived experiences.
But diversity alone isn't enough; What matters is how we foster inclusion, equality, and belonging.
Joining us to discuss diversity in education and why it matters is Hendrick Makaneta from the Foundation for Education and Social Justice.
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