Culturally Responsive Teaching
Learn more about how to use students’ customs, characteristics, experience, and perspectives as tools for better classroom instruction
What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?
Here's what it means to be a culturally responsive teacher and where critical race theory ties in—or not.
Equity & Diversity
Educational Inequality: 4 Moments in History That Explain Where We Are Today
A new Columbia University report highlights how inequality was embedded in the creation of public education in the United States.
School & District Management
Webinar
How Culturally Responsive Leadership Leads to Student Success
Discover how to create a learning environment where all students feel valued and supported, and how to accelerate learning for English learners and students of color.
English-Language Learners
Professional Development Tips for Supporting English Learners
Many teachers aren't well prepared to work with English learners. PD can help fill that knowledge gap.
Teaching
Opinion
Gholdy Muhammad Champions 'Unearthing Joy' in Her New Book
The esteemed educator explains the importance of bringing joy into the classroom and incorporating it into the curriculum.
Teaching
Opinion
How to Build a Culturally Responsive Community of Writers
Acclaimed educators Gholdy Muhammad and Marie Moreno share insights into reaching all students in the classroom.
Curriculum
Are These ELA Programs Culturally Responsive? (And Who Gets to Decide, Anyway?)
Reviewers said the materials present one-sided narratives and use dehumanizing language to refer to characters of color.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Award-Winning Teachers Are Pushing Back Against Attacks on 'Honest Education'
They plan to host conversations, educate school boards, and write op-eds about why affirming, culturally responsive classrooms matter.
Teaching
Opinion
Teachers, Be Brave in the Face of Unjust Laws
Particularly in these politically fraught times, all students need to be exposed to literature that invites diverse perspectives.
Equity & Diversity
Spotlight
Spotlight on Equity in Education
This Spotlight will empower you with insights for promoting DE&I, an analysis of the challenges facing advancements in equity, and more.
Teaching
Opinion
10 Ways to Foster a More Culturally Responsive English Class
Start by uncovering your own biases and making students feel safe.
Social Studies
Opinion
How to Adopt a Culturally Responsive Mindset
Enrich your classroom—and students’ lives—by including different sources and infusing meaningful interaction with the material into lessons.
Social Studies
Opinion
8 Practical Ideas for Teaching Social Studies in Culturally Responsive Ways
Getting to know your students and drawing attention to untold stories are just two of the suggestions that educators offer.
Equity & Diversity
Censoring Race and Racism Lessons Defies Best Practice and May Be Unlawful, Report Argues
A teachers' union and a lawyers' alliance marshal legal and pedagogical evidence for racially inclusive and culturally responsive teaching.
Curriculum
Off-the-Shelf or Custom-Made? Why Some Districts Are Designing Their Own Curriculum
Advocates say the homegrown materials better reflect the cities where they live and the students they serve.