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.
Exploring Diverse Perspectives in Social Studies With ‘Do Nows’
A short task at the beginning of class can capture students’ attention and expand their understanding of the topics they’re studying.Why Black Teachers Walk Away
Teachers of color are leaving the profession at staggering rates. A new study highlights some of the reasons why.15.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Celebrating Diversity in Early Childhood Classrooms
Teachers working with young students can explore books that foster kindness and acceptance of differences among people.Building Belonging With Cultural Ambassadors
This school builds inclusivity and creates a sense of community and connection for all students through cultural ambassadors.José Vilson: Good Math Education Is a ‘Civil Right’
The middle school math teacher, author, and lecturer, on holding high expectations for every child and prioritizing mathematics in the same way we do literacy.5 Meaningful Ways to Support Asian American Students
Welcoming students’ culture into the classroom creates an inclusive learning environment that supports a sense of belonging.228Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Preparing 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.17.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Teaching 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.17.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Do’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.13.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Schools Struggle to Support LGBTQ Students
Recent research finds the majority of teachers want to help LGBTQ students but don’t always know how.10.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How 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.13.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.What Maker Education and the Arts Teach Us About Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Making small changes to your classroom, assessment practices, and curriculum can help students of all gender identities feel included.317Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Equity 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.11.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Why 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.5.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A 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.6.3kYour content has been saved!
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