Culturally Responsive Teaching

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Suggestions from teachers who are working to offer students at every grade level book choices that represent their lives.

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

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

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.

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.

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