Culturally Responsive Teaching

Middle and high school teachers can create an environment that supports inclusion and gives students space to make mistakes as they learn.

Is your classroom bookshelf all that it can be, for every kid in your class? Here’s how to bring it up to speed.

When educators are intentional about teaching kids to see and represent differences, the students—and their works of art—blossom.

When students learn about each other’s identities, it helps them understand their own biases and prejudices, as well as build a space of respect and tolerance for all.

Use this simple visual tool to make better instructional decisions with your students' strengths and needs in mind.

Identifying different layers of identity is particularly helpful for students transitioning into a new social and cultural context.

Carefully crafted check-ins can bring middle and high school classes closer together and improve student well-being.

There is no single strategy for success. But positivity, flexibility, a desire to keep improving, and empathy will help along the way.

Books, videos, and other resources teachers can use with students in grades 3 to 12 to examine one of the largest mass migrations in history.

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.

Focusing on these students’ experiences and skills can contribute to their academic success and foster an inclusive classroom environment.

It can be difficult to know how to keep going with equity work, but starting with culturally responsive teaching is helpful.