Culturally Responsive Teaching

Educators can help all students in their classrooms feel included by using strategies focused on self-reflection and feedback.

When sharing this beloved Mexican holiday with their students, teachers have an opportunity to create a culturally responsive lesson that brings more meaning to the iconic and historically significant artifacts most closely associated with it.

One school used a PBL unit that combined science, math, and cooking dumplings to explore the many cultures that make up their community.

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

Teachers can promote cultural literacy in the classroom by honoring the contributions of people from a wide spectrum of traditions.

This bilingual elementary school offers students a more inclusive educational experience—through music and culturally relevant instruction.

A commitment to fostering an environment of caring can promote learning in culturally diverse pre-K to 2 classrooms.

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.

Elementary teachers can gain rich insights into their students’ lives by asking a few simple questions early in the year.

These techniques for creating a positive learning environment help students adapt to a new culture and acquire a new language.

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