Where are my people at?

April 30, 2015June 11, 2015 ~ Rusul Alrubail ~ 5 Comments

I used to participate in Twitter chats often. My favourites were #whatisschool & #edchat, a few others too but those mainly. They weren't really my favourite so much as that they happened at the right time. When I used to be go on these chats, most people are generally friendly & kind. I am still … Continue reading Where are my people at?

Apologize for being you

March 21, 2015March 29, 2015 ~ Rusul Alrubail ~ 3 Comments

I read this article last night and it literally made me sick on so many levels. The ignorance of people and racist ideologies are one thing to deal with outside of school, but when your classmates, teachers, your entire school is racist that's another thing. A student recited the US pledge of allegiance in Arabic, … Continue reading Apologize for being you

Through these words…

January 27, 2015February 1, 2015 ~ Rusul Alrubail ~ 12 Comments

I struggle to write about this topic, as a result it'll be through these words that I share some thoughts on the silencing of minority, people of colour, the silencing of "the other" in Education. “The oppressors do not favour promoting the community as a whole, but rather selected leaders.” Paulo Freire ~ Pedagogy of … Continue reading Through these words…