Culturally Responsive Teaching

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

Teacher reading book to elementary students
Going Beyond a Diverse Classroom Library
By using culturally inclusive texts to spark conversation, teachers can help young learners get the most out of these books.
Jaren Maynard
High school students listen to their teacher in class
Choosing Culturally Responsive Images to Connect With Students
For teachers who are just starting to weave students’ backgrounds into their practice, focusing on the images in lessons is a good option.
Lidia Aguirre
Nadia's bitmoji classroom
How to Design a Culturally Responsive Bitmoji Classroom
Your virtual classroom can foster a sense of community by including items that represent both your and your students’ backgrounds.
Catharyn Shelton
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Black Teachers Share Their Stories
Though public schools are becoming increasingly diverse, Black teachers remain underrepresented in U.S. schools. In their own words, three Black educators reflect on their successes—and their challenges.
Protesters gather for a rally at Cadman Plaza Park, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in New York.
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.
Hedreich Nichols
Teacher with student doing math on chalkboard
How to Help Students See Themselves as Mathematicians
When students’ eyes are opened to the broad community of mathematicians, they reject stereotypes and gain confidence in their own abilities.
Dylan Kane
Teacher talking her class
Developing a Social Justice Unit in English Language Arts
This rigorous, standards-aligned narrative unit combines classic literature and contemporary social issues.
Charles Alexander
Elementary aged boy at school writing at desk
Using Retakes to Nurture Growth Mindset
Offering students the chance to redo assessments and assignments can improve their self-perception—and the quality of their work.
Kimberly Hellerich
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Why Teachers of Color Matter for Students of Color to Succeed
Research shows that having a teacher of color can help students of color reach better outcomes; but the benefits extend to all young people, preparing them to live and work in an increasingly diverse society.
Man reading a book while sitting on a park bench
For Teachers: Summer Reading During Turbulent Times
Influenced by the pandemic and social unrest, two teachers recommend books to read this summer on topics like wrestling with loss, addressing inequity, and recharging for the school year ahead.
Marissa King, Robin Harris
Teenage girl sitting on floor of room doing homework with laptop and books.
Using Social Justice to Promote Student Voice
Preteen students can gain confidence in their ability to navigate complex topics by using intersectionality to investigate social issues.
Lorena Germán
Teacher talks to high school students in the classroom.
An Antiracist Roadmap for Discussing Tough Topics in Class
This long-term strategy for guiding conversations on topics like racism requires prep work to ensure that the classroom is truly inclusive of all students.
Rann Miller
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.
Tom Berger
Teenage girl working on her laptop in her room
The Value of Culturally Responsive Teaching in Distance Learning
Zaretta Hammond shared practical strategies for fostering students’ independence and agency while they are learning at home.
Laura Lee
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.
Todd Finley

Culturally Responsive Teaching

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Going Beyond a Diverse Classroom Library

Black Teachers Share Their Stories