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Language can either unify or divide. The Israel-Gaza conflict highlights the damage of dehumanising terms like 'animals'. It can fuel negativity, with post-WW2 analysis highlighting their potential to lead societies towards accepting mistreatment. Choose words with care! #CELL

Have you ever wondered how textbooks shape our perceptions of identity and society? 🤔 What if they harbour divisive content or omit essential perspectives, reinforcing an 'us vs them' narrative and sowing seeds of conflict? #CELL

Exploring the subtle yet impactful world of #implicit #biases with tools like the #IAT reveals how unseen preferences might steer our decisions and actions. At CELL, we're committed to illuminating these implicit biases in #education, advocating for a divisive-free curriculum.

The deletion of a chapter on Mughal rulers from #Indian school #textbooks has reignited a debate on how history should be taught. At CELL, we remain dedicated to an inclusive narrative in educational content. There is a need for a balanced approach that fosters critical thinking.

Diving deep into the pages of history #textbooks in #Burma reveals a constructed national identity - a testament to the potent role education plays in shaping perspectives. Let's ensure our learning encourages #critical thinking and respect for #diverse narratives. #CELL

Denmark's recent apology to survivors of a 1951 experiment that stripped Inuit children of their culture underlines the need for cultural respect. #CELL stands committed to preventing such #cultural erasure and preserving the diverse tapestry of our world's #identities.

Words can shape minds. Divisive educational content can breed real-life hostility & violence. Let's reimagine education as a beacon of empathy, understanding & respect. Stand up for #UnityInDiversity, and say #NoToHate. Our classrooms should cultivate peace, not prejudice. #CELL

A revised African-American history curriculum sparks #debate after accusations of "woke indoctrination." With omitted sections and the National Black Justice Coalition's outcry, we must ask: Is #history being rewritten for a narrative? Let's strive for inclusive #education. #CELL

History textbooks: mirrors of our past or curated narratives? A Chinese textbook's depiction of the nation's Covid response sparks debate. As we grapple with the pandemic, remember it's crucial to question, not just acknowledge, history. #questioninghistories #chinesetextbook

Education is a fundamental human right. International Day of Education is an opportunity to educate the community about what education looks like for children, and to find ways to advocate for and promote the importance of improving access to education free from divisive content.

Public school textbooks in Pakistan tend to overlook religious, ethnic, and linguistic diversity. Divisive stereotypes can perpetuate discrimination against religious and ethnic minorities. CELL’s recent work ‘Investing in Inclusion’ can be accessed at educationandinclusion.eu

According to the research by @GeorgEckert and @NewsFromTheCoE, misrepresentation of Roma is prevalent in numerous European textbooks and matches the prejudice and stereotypes found in discourses. To date, the Roma community faces oppression and violence by other Europeans. #CELL

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provides a foundation for safe and positive learning and enhances students’ ability to succeed in school, careers, and life. Can educational materials support SEL and inclusive identities? Read Margaret Sinclair’s blog: lnkd.in/ePmNb7be

In some contexts, textbooks are the first and sometimes only books a young person reads, which can have a lasting impact on the perceptions. Should the countries develop curricula, textbooks, and teaching aids free of gender-based stereotypes for all levels of education? #CELL

@guardian analysis finds that private schools use textbooks that tell of a version of history that is racially biased and inaccurate. Let us know your thoughts about the geography #textbook lesson where a caption referring to slaves as "workers” is more than an editing error.

Violence against children is widespread in educational settings. Is it due to the divisive content in the educational materials and textbooks that may perpetuate violence? Charting the connections between divisive stereotypes and acts of violence is not straightforward. #CELL

The #CallforPapers for the GEI annual conference #Perspectives has started! The conference focuses on the multiple dimensions of perspectives in #schooleducation and #educationalmedia. Do you have a contribution for the topic? Deadline: 26.06.2022 ℹ️bit.ly/GEIAC

Welcome to @CELL_Foundation here today for a Roundtable moderated by @OwenBennettJone. Attendees include @hcwesseling (@DutchMFA @MinOCW),Dragoljub Popovic, @GeorgEckert. Organised by @ucmnl, @GeorgEckert,@UNESCO,@EdCCnetwork,@VoicesofABL,@Mensenmissie,@HivePak,@EdCCnetwork

@MohsinNAbbasi @BaelaJamil @PeterJacobCSJ @fajerrabia @HivePak Thank you and stay tuned for next steps! #investingininclusion

@AndrewEllulDE @lucy3_li @stanfordnlp @ddemszky @jurafsky It does! Thank you! #reducedivisivestereotypes

@lucy3_li @stanfordnlp @ddemszky @jurafsky This may interest you @CELL_Foundation - to quote some findings: "Word embeddings reveal that women tend to be discussed in the contexts of work and the home"

Excited to finally see this work analyzing U.S. history textbooks posted online, with co-authors @ddemszky, @jurafsky, and Patricia Bromley. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… 1/4