Culturally Responsive Teaching
Find and share resources and explore strategies to engage students by connecting to and honoring their cultures, experiences, and backgrounds.
How to Approach Teaching About the Japanese American Incarceration
These strategies and resources for educating students about this period of history can help ensure an inclusive and safe atmosphere in the classroom.1753 Ways to Introduce International Civics to Your Students
Engaging with different cultures allows high school students to develop an empathetic and globally inclusive perspective.104How to Integrate Native American Perspectives in Social Studies and Science Lessons
To counteract the imbalance in information about Indigenous people, teachers can respectfully share resources that highlight important and deeply rooted knowledge.234Making Space for Native Languages in Newcomer Classrooms
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.10.8kCultivating Belonging in the Elementary Classroom All Year Long
Feeling like part of a larger classroom community improves students’ grades and their self-confidence.35022 Diverse Book Choices for All Grade Levels
Suggestions from teachers who are working to offer students at every grade level book choices that represent their lives.23.9kGetting Started With Culturally Responsive Teaching
Understanding students’ lives can help teachers foster a sense of belonging and ensure that all students feel respected and challenged.19.1kA Look at Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
A primer on the impact of implicit biases in schools and how they can be expressed by students and faculty.18.7kRetelling Myths to Foster Creativity and Cultural Identity
Myths can teach students about different cultures, and retelling the stories in their own words lets them share their cultural heritage.3165 Ways to Increase Elementary Students’ Knowledge of Other Countries
Awareness and appreciation of different cultural perspectives ensures that students have an open mind when considering global issues.338A Guide to Equity and Antiracism for Educators
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.12.2kSupporting Multilingual Students in the Early Grades
Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.10.6kTeaching Black History in Culturally Responsive Ways
Black history is American history and should be taught throughout the year across the curriculum—not confined to a single month.11.1kPreparing 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.17.7kHow 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.13.6k