Iram Sammar

Thank you💫 @RGS_IBG medals & awards curtesy of @OrdnanceSurvey awards for excellence in #geographyteaching. I hope to continue the work with @RGS_IBGschools @GeographySalaam @DecoloniseGeog. What a beautiful award @lcgeography, don't you agree? ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ

I met some students on a bus...deciding whether or not to choose geography GCSE. I listened to them. One student said 'I wish we could have a say in what we learn in subjects like #geography,' I said GCSE and A level kick start your thinking - later there's so much more.

Delighted to author a chapter in ‘What is geography teaching, now?’ For those who know me, I can't help but tell you a deep story related to geography! Thank you to @GeogMum @Jennnnnn_x for bringing in new voices and daring to make space for decolonial teachers. Free Palestine❤️

“I'm not scared of Israel. I’m scared of a world that has seemingly lost all sense of humanity" Greta Thunberg

🚨 URGENT: Scottish flotilla participant Yvonne Ridley is missing after being imprisoned by Israeli forces while on a humanitarian mission to Gaza. Yvonne Ridley had been held at Ketziot prison on hunger strike and denied her medication. She was due to be deported to Istanbul but disappeared during the transfer. Her current whereabouts are unknown and we are deeply concerned for her safety. Take Action NOW by contacting the Foreign Office to demand that the Government intervene immediately to ensure Yvonne’s safe return.

🚢 Second wave is on the way! 11 vessels of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition / Thousand Madleens to Gaza are sailing to Gaza, carrying activists & humanitarian aid. Ships: Abd Elkarim Eid, Alaa Al-Najjar, Anas Al Sharif, Gaza Sunbird, Leïla Khaled, Milad, Soul of My Soul, Umm Saad, Madleen, Handala, Conscience Track:freedomflotilla.org/ffc-tmtg-consc… “Thank you to all of you who are keeping an eye on the flotilla & sharing our content”

Freedom Flotilla, 545 kilometres from Gaza🇵🇸,on a mission to break the siege, stop the genocide, and secure a maritime corridor. “Thank you to all of you who are keeping an eye on the flotilla & sharing our content”🔁 🔴Tracker: #help" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">globalsumudflotilla.org/tracker/#help

It’s almost here!! 10 days to go! Written by mostly practicing teachers, we are hoping this book will be useful for geography teachers everywhere ❤️ @GeogMum

What a great collaboration! Looking forward to reading this. Thank you for honouring our work.

"It has come to a point where mutual respect and understanding is critical to our humanitarian survival, where plural paradigms must find al-Mizān with which to live." doi.org/10.1177/204382…

... I could look into their blue eyes and see that they regarded me as the same (Brothers), because their faith in One God (Allah) had actually removed “white” from their mind, which automatically changed their attitude and their behavior (towards) people of other colors."

It is the day of Arafat. El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz: "There are Muslims here of all colors and from every part of this earth. During the past days here in Mecca (Jeddah, Mina, and Mustalipha) while understanding the rituals of the Hajj...

'Adopting an anti-racist approach to field learning, which recognises the complex relationships between race, racial identities, and the field, will help provide culturally relevant, safe, and meaningful experiences for all' - Annie Hughes (@KingstonUni). blog.geographydirections.com/2025/05/19/how…

They bloomed:

We were delighted to have @IramSammar address our conference last week. Her valuable knowledge and insights about the teaching of geography provoked lots of ideas for our anti-racist education work going forward. We look forward to collaborating with Iram in the future.

School improvement is not about perfection — it’s about progress, courage, and the determination to keep moving forward, even when it’s tough. Over the past few years, I’ve learned that meaningful change in schools doesn’t come from chasing perfection or quick wins. It comes from really honest conversations, consistent reflection, and a relentless focus on what matters most — our children. The path isn’t always smooth. There are tough days, hard truths, and moments when the mountain feels steep. But with the right people around you — those who challenge, support, and never lose sight of the bigger picture — real, lasting improvement happens. #SchoolImprovement #Leadership #EducationMatters #AuthenticLeadership #ProgressNotPerfection

Members of @The_GA we have a ballot for a Trustee. The candidates are: Emma Espley, Denise Freeman, Kate Glanville & Chantal Mayo-Hollaway Ballot runs from Monday 19 May to 5 pm on Friday 6 June 2025. Each candidate statement & how to vote ⤵️ geography.org.uk/ballot-for-ga-…

I was in a blogging kinda mood! Please do read my blog on exploring the Peak District for the first time with family. #geography #geographyteacher salaamgeographia.com/2025/05/20/the…

Thank you @share_sheffield for hosting a great conference with Sahail Chohan, Christine Winter and colleagues. We witnessed the 'Revealing hidden histories and geographies of empire: what demands should we make of our education system?' - spoke with @aljhlester @Abtisam_Mohamed

I am starting a #decolonialreaderclub Please DM your email if you would like to join. Today we will be reading a chapter from Paulo Freire's "Pedagogy of the Oppressed." Let's understand this together.