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Teach more of the history of a variety of cultures so that students understand the struggles different cultures have faced

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Teach more of the history of a variety of cultures so that students understand the struggles different cultures have faced

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Encouraging students to not only recognize differences but to celebrate them. We are all uniquely and wonderfully made.

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Be aware of our own ways that we respond to our students.

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Call children on it when they show these behaviours.

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Call children on it when they show these behaviours.

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sharing circle with our students, giving them the opportunity to speak up and share their experiences.

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sharing circle with our students, giving them the opportunity to speak up and share their experiences.

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School wide read aloud to show the importance of the message to the entire school

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Create a welcoming environment for all students.

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Not being afraid to have open, honest and difficult conversations with even our youngest of students. 

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Not being afraid to have open, honest and difficult conversations with even our youngest of students. 

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immediately respond when we hear a comment/joke that is racist

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immediately respond when we hear a comment/joke that is racist

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Inviting role models and leaders from our school communities that are representative of visable and cultural miniorities. So that students see themselves in important roles and achievement.

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Saidat show

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Recognize our own biases, be open to learning more

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not enough literature/ teachings of different cultures, religions and welcoming in our daily lives.  

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not enough literature/ teachings of different cultures, religions and welcoming in our daily lives.  

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lots of good read alouds to help us and our students understand what marginalized groups expereince

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lots of good read alouds to help us and our students understand what marginalized groups expereince

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Being aware of the images and language we share with our students (i.e., poverty) 

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Being aware of the images and language we share with our students (i.e., poverty) 

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Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta Hammond. Great read!

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lack of representation in learning where students can reflect and connect with the topic.

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A lack of role models in the school who represent the culture and race of the student.

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A lack of role models in the school who represent the culture and race of the student.

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Lack of representation in classroom resources

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Honest conversations and being open-minded to feeling uncomfortable.

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Skype chats with cultures around the world

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Skype chats with cultures around the world

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dolls and figures were included in our dramatic play area that helped students see themselves

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Use the resources and don't be afraid to address it!

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Lack of representation in our schools

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Teach about the history of marginalized groups in age appropriate ways

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Teach about the history of marginalized groups in age appropriate ways

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Integrating a Black History Month Unit and exploring its themes as a class. Learning together, becoming advocates together, and being honest about equity.

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Having children talk about their culture and traditions.

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Having children talk about their culture and traditions.

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Share stories, videos and activities from perspectives of different ethnicities 

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Share stories, videos and activities from perspectives of different ethnicities 

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learn about the history of marginalized groups

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learn about the history of marginalized groups

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books that represent our students, spending time to read and place emphasis on these books/presentations.

purchasing from BIPOC authors and illustrators

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Help students to realize potiential and support them in their efforts

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Help students to realize potiential and support them in their efforts

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we start by recognizing the barriers

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lack of time to offer individualized support to students

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lack of time to offer individualized support to students

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Ongoing learning outside of months of recognition like Black History Month

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Ensure they are represented within our school community.

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Ensure they are represented within our school community.

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Books and resources that help students see themselves in their classroom and school.

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Teach it and don't be afraid to do that and address it.

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Asking for THEIR guidance and support so we can view from their point of view.

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Assessment is often through tests/reading/writing. This doesn't necessarily capture the full picture of a student who is ELL etc. 

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Assessment is often through tests/reading/writing. This doesn't necessarily capture the full picture of a student who is ELL etc. 

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Representation and stereotypes in the readings that we select for our students

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Representation and stereotypes in the readings that we select for our students

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Attitudes and stereotypes the students have. I heard a comment this past week defended by "It's just a joke".

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Saidat opened a beautiful conversation that lasted all year long for my class last year!

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Start by recognizing where the barriers are.

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By admitting we don't know it all and we are learning alongside them. Opening up a dialogue about it.

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Inclusive books.  Helping all children to see themselves in your classroom.

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Inclusive books.  Helping all children to see themselves in your classroom.