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To tackle extremism in schools the curriculum needs to be more diverse. Andrew Yates/Reuters pics

October 5, 2015

To tackle extremism in schools we must challenge the ‘white curriculum’

Omid Tofighian, University of Sydney

We need to communicate better how schools and universities can understand the process leading to extremism, rather than just providing a checklist of behaviours.

Keeping an eye on who’s gone missing. Empty classroom via wavebreakmedia/www.shutterstock.com

July 21, 2015

Children at risk of extremism could fall through growing gaps in school system

Michael Jopling, Northumbria University, Newcastle

There is no consistent system for recording and reporting children who are removed from school registers.

Schools should teach students about peace and pluralism to reduce radicalisation, not necessarily about every world conflict and religion. Australian teen Jake Bilardi with Islamic State fighters. AAP Image/Twitter

July 1, 2015

Teaching terror: what role for schools in countering violent extremism?

Anne Aly, Curtin University

Introducing new curriculum requirements to teach young people about specific issues or requiring teachers to look out for signs of radicalisation are just as likely to have little or no impact if not supported by evidence.

Open debate is essential to prevent radicalisation. Rui Vieira / PA Wire

June 30, 2015

Teachers on the frontline against terror: what should schools do about radicalisation?

Matthew Francis, Lancaster University

From July 1, schools have a legal duty to prevent pupils being radicalised.

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