On behalf of the IRN conveners Mary Gutman and Lisa Rosen, and co-convener Drorit Lengyel, we are pleased to share the activities of the International Research Network (IRN) ‘Minority and Minoritised Teachers: Exploring Social Justice in Schools Around the World.’ The network is a global collaboration, proudly representing scholars from 11 countries across continents, including Argentina, South Africa, Germany, New Zealand, Israel, and Ukraine.
The primary objectives of our IRN are:
- To promote context-sensitive methodologies that account for historical, geopolitical, and societal factors—such as the impact of war-torn regions on educators.
- To analyze the social and institutional processes that marginalise teachers, addressing discrimination in its many forms, including racism, ableism, classism, and sexism.
- To foster international comparative research and cross-cultural dialogue through a dynamic virtual network.
- To promote context-sensitive methodologies that account for historical, geopolitical, and societal factors—such as the impact of war-torn regions on educators.
This WERA IRN is already contributing to critical conversations about equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. For example, they have examined systemic challenges faced by minority and minoritised teachers and introduced innovative frameworks for understanding how educators navigate barriers worldwide. Their findings are featured in the edited book “To Be a Minority Teacher in a Foreign Culture: Empirical Evidence from an International Perspective”.
The IRN takes pride in its collaboration between established and emerging scholars, including those working under conditions of war, displacement, and adversity. By fostering these cross-cultural dialogues, their aim to advance educational research and practice to promote social justice globally.
You are warmly invited to join the WERA IRN ‘Minority and Minoritised Teachers: Exploring Social Justice in Schools Around the World’ – whether as a member, collaborator, or partner – to expand this vital work. Together, we can deepen understanding and drive meaningful change for teachers and students worldwide.
For updates on their activities, please see their Newsletter #1 here.
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