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Why cultural intelligence matters more than ever in our schools

Why cultural intelligence matters more than ever in our schools

29 Oct 2025

In my previous articles, I highlighted the diversity of the UAE, a country with over 200 different nationalities. If one walks into one of our classrooms, they will hear...

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Addressing the needs of diverse learners in the age of AI

07 Oct 2025

What would you see if you walked into a Sharjah classroom today? A beautiful mix of students with different home languages, cultural backgrounds and learning needs sitting together and...

Leading with heart and vision: Creating schools where every culture counts

Leading with heart and vision: Creating schools where every culture counts

28 Jul 2025

Imagine a school where every child, teacher or parent feels seen, heard and appreciated. How would schools look if their cultures reflected the diversity of ideas, perspectives, ways of...

A classroom where every child belongs

A classroom where every child belongs

01 Jul 2025

Imagine a classroom where every student feels celebrated and where they see their story and their culture represented in the curriculum they engage in. How would that feel? What...

Salma Waly

Salma Waly

Dr. Salma Waly is an award-winning educator and assistant professor at Sharjah Education Academy, advancing inclusive, multilingual, and AI-driven teaching practices globally.