Culturally Responsive Teaching

Classroom texts should represent all children in positive ways, and teachers may have to look for outside resources to make this happen.

Teachers can help reduce bullying and stereotyping and ensure that all students feel a sense of belonging in school.

When English language learners are given consistent opportunities to practice their home languages in class, their English proficiency flourishes—along with their sense of belonging and identity.

Teachers can facilitate conversations to ensure that students feel welcomed, heard, and valued in the classroom.

Students get excited about phonics when educators teach the alphabet alongside art, citizenship, and explorations of culture.

A fun and meaningful activity can help young learners embrace their own identities and develop an appreciation for their classmates’ identities.

Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.

Teachers shaken by recent events and wondering how to work for change in our society and schools can start with these lesson plans, videos, and other resources.

Personal storytelling is a hallmark of culturally responsive pedagogy, and having students tell their stories through movies makes it all the more dynamic.

Black history is American history and should be taught throughout the year across the curriculum—not confined to a single month.

Teachers can help all students feel like they belong in math classes by creating connections between course material and students’ lives.