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This research aims to understand how teachers in divided nations address difficult historical and political narratives in their classrooms.

Teaching Amid Division: Comparative Perspectives from Colombia, Rwanda, and the United States

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Comparative analysis explores how teachers handle contentious narratives in divided nations, highlighting implications for education.

This research aims to understand how teachers in divided nations address difficult historical and political narratives in their classrooms.
Conducted semistructured interviews with 51 secondary school teachers.
Analyzed data from three contexts: the United States, Colombia, and Rwanda.
Applied symbolic interactionism theory and cultural political economy to interpret findings.
Teachers' backgrounds and perspectives influence their interactions with students.
The politicization of teaching affects classroom discussions on contentious issues.
Broader institutional and social contexts shape teachers' strategies and comfort levels.

Russell et al. (2026) studied this question.

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