Culturally Responsive Teaching

Listening to, collecting, and sharing oral histories personalizes history and helps connect students to their communities.

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

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.

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

Helping gender-expansive students feel seen and included doesn’t have to be complicated—and it benefits everyone in the class.

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.

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

History is complicated, but teachers can approach it by leading with truth and advocating for empathy.

Care, respect, and a thoughtful approach that appreciates the diversity within the classroom work together to promote strong relationships.

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

People, places, and problems offer rich opportunities for real-world learning. This unit design framework ensures engaging, aligned learning objectives, experiences, and assessments.

Ensuring that all students see their culture reflected in the curriculum and classroom materials is crucial.