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In thinking about Jewish equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) in our communal ecosystem, we need multiple perspectives and approaches to create a culture of belonging. Schools in particular harbor tremendous potential to...
Research Encounter Series Gender, Class and Young Jewish Women How do we support girls in the transition from middle school to high school? Joni Fishman, middle school dean of students at the Rashi School in Dedham...
This first paper in Prizmah's Thought Leadership series explores Hebrew education. It looks at the reasons why Hebrew education is so central to day schools--and often so challenging. The paper considers six critical levers...
This article is part of a series representing a partnership between JEIC and Prizmah. It grew out of a collaboration at the 2019 Prizmah Conference, where JEIC ran Listening Booths in which 52 participants shared their dream...
by Jodi Passanisi Context is everything. We are living in a time where our students are experiencing record amounts of stress and anxiety. And the context of this stress is the key to unlocking its cause. There are causes of...
By Debby Kinman-Ford Here’s the scenario: Talented teacher. Loved by the parents. Best bulletin boards ever. Can’t get along with the other staff. This talented person is divisive, causes issues with other staff weekly...
Start-up day school series Rabbi Yaakov Sadigh, the head of school at HANC, the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, joins Josh Gold for a conversation about student behavior and support. They focus on shifting the ways that...