If uncertain whether teaching materials may be offensive, educators should:

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When there’s uncertainty about whether teaching materials may be offensive, use a thorough review that brings in multiple safeguards. Seeking input from diverse colleagues exposes a wider range of sensitivities and perspectives, helping to surface issues that might be overlooked by a single reviewer. Piloting the material with a small group of students provides real-world feedback on how the content lands, whether it’s clear, and if it risks causing harm in practice. Reviewing for potential harm involves looking for stereotypes, exclusions, or misrepresentations and considering the impact on learners. Together, these steps create a more thoughtful, inclusive process that reduces risk and supports a respectful learning environment. So, the best approach is to combine input from diverse colleagues, piloting with students, and a harm-focused review.