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Culturally Responsive Teaching

Find and share resources and explore strategies to engage students by connecting to and honoring their cultures, experiences, and backgrounds.

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  • Using Films to Explore Social Justice Issues

    Lesson plans for Ava DuVernay’s films and television series guide students to explore social justice issues in the classroom.
    Matthew Farber
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  • Teaching Black History Beyond Bondage—All Year Long

    By studying the rich history of West Africa, stories of resistance to oppression, and the contributions of the African diaspora, students can develop a complex understanding of Black history.
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  • Collage of diverse books

    22 Diverse Book Choices for All Grade Levels

    Suggestions from teachers who are working to offer students at every grade level book choices that represent their lives.
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  • High school teacher standing at the front of the class and talking to students

    Getting Started With Culturally Responsive Teaching

    Understanding students’ lives can help teachers foster a sense of belonging and ensure that all students feel respected and challenged.
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  • Two portraits of teenage girls of color holding up signs saying "Alien" and You don't talk like you're black," illustrating the microaggressions they face

    A Look at Implicit Bias and Microaggressions

    A primer on the impact of implicit biases in schools and how they can be expressed by students and faculty.
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  • Supporting Multilingual Students in the Early Grades

    Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.
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  • A Guide to Equity and Antiracism for Educators

    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.
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  • Connecting Black History to Joy

    Black History Month isn’t only about pain—it can be a full-fledged celebration of accomplishments that have shaped America.
    503
  • 5 Tips for Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Math Classroom

    Teachers can help all students feel like they belong in math classes by creating connections between course material and students’ lives.
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  • Sharing the Meaning of Ramadan With Students

    The author, who worked as a teacher in the Middle East, shares ideas and activities for teaching about Ramadan that will engage upper elementary and middle school learners.
    235
  • Teaching Black History in Culturally Responsive Ways

    Black history is American history and should be taught throughout the year across the curriculum—not confined to a single month.
    10.9k
  • Using Culturally Responsive Project-Based Learning to Teach Core Skills

    One school used a PBL unit that combined science, math, and cooking dumplings to explore the many cultures that make up their community.
    1.3k
  • How to Use English Learners’ Primary Language in the Classroom

    It’s important for multilingual students to feel that their first language is valuable, seen as an asset, and a welcome part of their identity.
    758
  • Preparing for Cultural Diversity: Resources for Teachers

    How can teachers prepare for diverse classrooms? There isn't a definitive answer, but there is a wealth of resources online. Discover some helpful links for teachers.
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  • Culturally Responsive Ways to Teach the History of Thanksgiving

    These resources can help middle and high school students learn about the first Thanksgiving and Native Americans today.
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