Recommendations - Sephardi & Mizrahi Education Toolkit

Here are some inclusion recommendations based on the role(s) you play in your school community. Classroom teachers can find specific content recommendations broken down by academic discipline.

As you read through the recommendations meant for you, keep in mind some important ideas about building a school culture of inclusion:

Within the school building itself, a commitment to balanced and inclusive representation should be consistent and holistic, a value that is woven into all facets of school life.

Creating and sustaining an inclusive school culture requires a team effort and buy-in from everyone in the school community, from administrators and teachers to lay leaders and families.

Although the curricular content and policy recommendations are primarily focused on inclusion of Sephardi and Mizrahi students and families, the values underscoring this guide–such as inclusion, curiosity, and understanding–are beneficial for all members of the school community.

As you read through the recommendations meant for you, keep in mind some important ideas about building a school culture of inclusion:

Environment

Within the school building itself, a commitment to balanced and inclusive representation should be consistent and holistic, a value that is woven into all facets of school life.

Team Effort

Creating and sustaining an inclusive school culture requires a team effort and buy-in from everyone in the school community, from administrators and teachers to lay leaders and families.

Beneficial to All

Although the curricular content and policy recommendations are primarily focused on inclusion of Sephardic and Mizrahi students and families, the values underscoring this guide–such as inclusion, curiosity, and understanding–are beneficial for all members of the school community.