The EIS responded to the growing call for and commitment to anti-racist efforts in our schools, workplaces, and wider society by hosting a webinar on Tuesday September 1^st, 4.30-6.30.

This all-member webinar, considered the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic teachers and pupils in Scotland and discussed what difference we can all make to further anti-racism within the classroom, our institutions and beyond.  

Speakers at the event were:

• Khadija Mohammed, Chair of the Scottish Association of Minority Ethnic Educators (SAMEE) and Chair of EIS Anti-racist Sub-Committee

• Madeleine Joseph, Reparations in Education Campaign

  • "Racism is learned… it can be unlearned” - Access article here.

  • "Schools syllabus campaigners ask for meeting with education minister" - Access article here.

  • CDDC Podcast #23 Florence & Madeleine Joseph - also available on Apple Podcasts.

• Nuzhat Uthmani, EIS Glasgow BAME Network

• Anthony Harmon, VP American Federation of Teachers 

A full recording of the webinar is available below: