Diversity
Find resources to help build an inclusive school community for students from different cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds and for children with unique instructional needs.
The Christmas Dilemma
Teaching elementary students about religious and cultural holidays is tough, but in schools across the nation culturally responsive teaching is opening up new possibilities.623How to Support Young Learners in Racially Diverse Classrooms
Teachers may be hesitant to discuss race with young kids, but these research-backed, age-appropriate strategies can help.560Going 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.828Black 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.3.5kWhy 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.5.3kUsing 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.2.1kDo’s & Don’ts for Teaching English-Language Learners
In an excerpt from his book with fellow teacher Katie Hull Sypnieski, blogger Larry Ferlazzo looks at a few basic ways to reach students who are learning English as well as the subject at hand.20.4kPreparing for Cultural Diversity: Resources for Teachers
How can teachers prepare for diverse classrooms? There isn't a definitive answer, but there is a wealth of resources online. Discover some helpful links for teachers.17.1kWhy Inclusion Matters on the Playground
When general education students and students with special needs play together, it breaks down unconscious biases about disability and fosters relationships.4kTeaching Young Children About Bias, Diversity, and Social Justice
Use young children’s understanding of differences to teach social justice through age-appropriate literature, news stories, anti-bias lessons, familiar examples, and problem solving.16.7kHow 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.951How White Educators Can Approach Antiracist Work
Striving to understand the origins of the concept of race and the effects of implicit biases are good initial steps.1.4kHow to Start Talking About Race in the Early Elementary Classroom
Young kids are curious about what’s going on in the world right now, and teachers can help correct misinformation and provide context.1.4kHow Does Poverty Influence Learning?
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.12.3kEquity vs. Equality: 6 Steps Toward Equity
Ideas include knowing every child, celebrating their potential, recognizing their challenges, acknowledging inequity, and using culture as a resource.11.9k