Diversity

Teaching elementary students about religious and cultural holidays is tough, but in schools across the nation culturally responsive teaching is opening up new possibilities.

Teachers may be hesitant to discuss race with young kids, but these research-backed, age-appropriate strategies can help.

By using culturally inclusive texts to spark conversation, teachers can help young learners get the most out of these books.

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.

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.

Preteen students can gain confidence in their ability to navigate complex topics by using intersectionality to investigate social issues.

When general education students and students with special needs play together, it breaks down unconscious biases about disability and fosters relationships.

When students’ eyes are opened to the broad community of mathematicians, they reject stereotypes and gain confidence in their own abilities.

Striving to understand the origins of the concept of race and the effects of implicit biases are good initial steps.

Young kids are curious about what’s going on in the world right now, and teachers can help correct misinformation and provide context.

Poverty-related factors that intervene in students' ability to learn include health and well-being, limited literacy and language development, access to material resources, and level of mobility.

Ideas include knowing every child, celebrating their potential, recognizing their challenges, acknowledging inequity, and using culture as a resource.