Reframing..again

I began my inquiry in Greece with a goal of understanding cultural inclusion, but by keeping my mind open and letting my research forge a new path, I've expanded my scope while also narrowing.​Culturally responsive practices and pedagogy are fairy well known among educators in the United States. Sadly, recent attacks on education have targeted these practices. These attacks arise from ignorance and fear.
Being in Greece while my colleagues in the United States struggle with animosity and dangerous anti-education legislation has given me a new perspective.
We needed spaces in our community where all people feel Welcome and feel a sense of Belonging.
Just as the United States is struggling with LGBTQ+ issues, discussions of race and misunderstanding of immigrants and refugees, Greeks have faced obstacles to building a society that integrates new identities.
I've chronicled teacher behaviors, attitudes and practices that create a welcome atmosphere and foster a sense of belonging. 
I'm using an asset-based approach to bring these practices to a wider audience. 
All children deserve the basic human right of dignity. To feel dignity in your school means that you can be yourself and you feel that you have valued. We cannot stop until this right is guaranteed.