... analysis, this study identified and coded texts related to the decline of DEI/DEIB, compared themes across the two contexts, and integrated insights from our own classroom research and intercultural practice. Findings The analysis reveals a marked de-escalation of DEI/DEIB in the US, reflected...

... that will help integrate multiculturalism into the curriculum and classroom practices in the future. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores and challenges the importance of understanding multiculturalism’s role in the classroom by sharing the relevance of moving beyond surface approaches to teach...