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.
3 Tips for Making Your Classroom More Gender Inclusive
Helping gender-expansive students feel seen and included doesn’t have to be complicated—and it benefits everyone in the class.268Using Picture Books to Make Your Classroom More Welcoming
Picture books can help elementary teachers address sensitive topics such as learning differences and diverse family structures.207Mistakes I Used to Make in Digital Accessibility—and How to Fix Them
A former teacher shares how she unknowingly created digital content that was hard for students with disabilities to understand, and what to do instead.171Why Black Teachers Walk Away
Teachers of color are leaving the profession at staggering rates. A new study highlights some of the reasons why.15.6k4 Ways to Build Relationships With Students Whose Backgrounds Differ From Yours
Care, respect, and a thoughtful approach that appreciates the diversity within the classroom work together to promote strong relationships.511Do’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.13.3kSchools Struggle to Support LGBTQ Students
Recent research finds the majority of teachers want to help LGBTQ students but don’t always know how.9.9kWhy 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.5.4k10 Remarkable Recent Picture Books
These diverse picture books for preschool through grade 3, including three nonfiction selections, are sure to appeal to young students.1kEquity 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.10.9kPreparing Staff for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Getting teacher buy-in is the most important step, and laying the groundwork for frank conversations will help administrators start.3.3kHelping Kids Celebrate Diversity Through Authentic Portraits
When educators are intentional about teaching kids to see and represent differences, the students—and their works of art—blossom.2.7kHighlighting the Benefits of Being Bilingual
By pointing out the benefits of bilingualism, teachers can give students learning English a boost in confidence.745Exploring Perceptions About Identity Through Self-Portraits
When students learn about each other’s identities, it helps them understand their own biases and prejudices, as well as build a space of respect and tolerance for all.2.8kA Better Way to Teach the Civil Rights Movement
To improve history lessons on the period, educators emphasize the roles of grassroots activists, churches, schools, and women.6.2k