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Multiculturalism in the Classroom: Assessing Your Classroom Environment Sep 27, 2024

Today, we are going to explore some multicultural classroom ideas that are integral to promoting inclusivity. Creating a culturally responsive classroom begins with a thorough assessment of the environment in which learning takes place. The classroom should be a space that reflects the diversity...

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The Importance of Inclusivity in Education Sep 27, 2024

Inclusivity in education is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental principle that acknowledges and values the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that each student brings to the classroom. Multiculturalism in the classroom helps to foster an inclusive environment essential for...

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A Closer Look at Culturally Responsive Teaching Aug 26, 2024

Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) is not just an educational strategy; it's a commitment to promoting multiculturalism in the classroom and creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable classroom environment by embracing and celebrating diversity. Multicultural ClassroomÒ equips...

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Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom: Strategies for Inclusive Learning Aug 26, 2024

Cultivating an inclusive learning environment has never been more crucial. A culturally responsive classroom not only acknowledges the rich tapestry of students' backgrounds but actively embraces and celebrates these differences as a cornerstone of the educational experience. Embracing...

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Every school subject has a racist past. anti-racist schools antiracist antiracistedu educational equity racism texturedteaching Aug 12, 2024

Education is at a fundamental crossroads, with calls echoing for it to modernize and to cater to the evolving landscape of information and interaction that young people navigate daily. The present moment demands a shift in educational practices to foster not only academic competence but a...

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Metaphorically Speaking: Does your school have cancer? #antiracistedu anti-racist schools antiracist education educational equity racism Jul 30, 2024

Sam is diagnosed with cancer. 

Recently I went LIVE on Instagram and compared racism to cancer. I started with a fictional character named Sam who goes to the doctor because of pain that won't go away. I talked about how the doctor then runs some tests and diagnoses Sam with cancer....

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When Teachers Reflect... curriculum education literacy reflection teachers texturedteaching Jun 20, 2024

You know what's an important thing we need time for in schools? There are so many answers to that question, but the one we want to discuss here is TIME FOR REFLECTION. When teachers can reflect, so many problems are solved and so much gets better. 

In this case, fellow...

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Four Barriers to Antiracist Work anti-racist schools antiracist antiracistedu education equity racism Jan 12, 2024

While there are many more barriers than 4, these are four common objections people raise when they're trying to explain why they are hesitant about anti racist work in schools. 

We have found that these are easy grabs for people, but actually reveal underlying issues, typically rooted in...

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2024 Elections Are Coming education inclusive professionaldevelopment reflection social emotional learning Dec 19, 2023

The man who was 45th president of the United States and wants to be the 47th, just did his racist thing again in New Hampshire. He decided to claim that immigrants from South America, Africa, and Asia are “poisoning” the blood of the United States. All by itself, this comment is...

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