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GMJ has an afrocentric framework implemented across the school by Teachers of all Cultures and Ethnicities. We also celebrate the Afro Diaspora through assemblies but also other students from further out diasporic civilizations

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Curious classroom
Choice in assignments
Open-ended discussions in class meeting
Collaboration w teaching partners

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Restorative circles, diverse and inclusive literature and visuals, culturally relevant lessons

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Allow all student bring their identity into the classroom. Allow them to connect who they are to what they learn. Believe that all students are valuable and can go great things.

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The first thing this looks like is a reflection of the demographic in the classroom.
The second thing it looks like is understanding dynamics that may not be surface level that may affect the students we teach.

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Having difficult conversations despite the fact that these conversations are uncomfortable for some that are in leadership positions

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Cultural responsiveness is interacting with another one through sharing narratives of our different cultures. Letting our students be the experts of their own culture while being in conversation with elders of the same or different culture(s)

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Being culturally responsive is knowing yourself and your own biases and how they impact your practice. CRT includes knowing your students and treating all of them with respect, providing Equity, affirming their identity and maintaining high expectations for student success. Include student voice and choice.

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Genuine questions to students about interests, experiences, and dreams then seeking ways to include those things through their whole experience….and these are individual, not representing a group

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Visuals and decor; readings; writing prompts; Learner Profiles to learn about students and using that data to guide their learning

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Building and community, high standards for all, systems check behavior issues (and teachers who write referrals).

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Building and community, high standards for all, systems check behavior issues (and teachers who write referrals).

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Cultural responsiveness is honoring the experiences and perspectives of all students, adjusting learning experiences within the classroom to engage students in an authentic way, and building empathy in yourself and others in order to build a positive relationship.

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To be respectful of all cultures and people. To be understanding of how different cultures beliefs.

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To be culturally responsible is to hold oneself to the expectation of recognizing issues, and creating initiatives that impact those who are considered the least

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It means being receptive and welcoming to people from all cultures. Everyone has a unique perspective on life and they all deserve a place at the table.

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Being culturally responsible means you intentionally plan to include all students and something as small as the seating arrangement makes students aware that they are all seen and that their learning is important.

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Being culturally responsive means that we take into account all parts both good and bad of a culture and use it to develop the whole person and not just certain aspects that fit out comfort level.

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Being open the learning about and from other cultures different than your own

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Being open the learning about and from other cultures different than your own

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Accepting and including / representing each students cultural background in their daily educational journey - students need to see themselves in the classroom and school

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Willing and seeking to learn about others and how to better engage with others

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Being aware that my students have a lot to teach me

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Being Culturally Responsive we are respectful to people of ALL cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, religions, genders, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes their worth.

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Giving my kiddos multiple ways to show their intelligence and providing my families with a village of support

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Including diverse cultures that improves relationships with teacher and students

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Student voice and choice.

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Intentional

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Honoring students and families and really listening and offering support and solutions.

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First educating oneself of the needs of students then framing the pedagogy that connects to the population and provides avenues for success

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Designing activities & assignments that consider the cultural identities of your individual students by working to include mirrors, windows, & sliding glass doors that create globally competent citizens.

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Designing activities & assignments that consider the cultural identities of your individual students by working to include mirrors, windows, & sliding glass doors that create globally competent citizens.

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Accepting of all students ideas/thoughts

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Ensuring that your practices accurately reflect and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, traditions, and experiences of the population.

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Giving students a choice AND voice in my classroom

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Building positive relationships with families

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Being aware and being inclusive

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Teachers and Administrators are aware of the multi cultural students and strive to deliver instruction that brings all students together

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Diverse materials

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Having difficulty conversations with peers and staff who don’t acknowledge their implicit bias

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Acknowledging and including all cultures as equal contributors in the setting

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Intentional and responsive

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Celebrate cultural accomplishments

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Engage students in conversations about their traditions/values

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Classroom and school libraries where there are SOC represented in various forms of literature.

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Invite diverse speakers and volunteers to the classroom

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Not just acknowledging other cultures but embracing their contributions to society

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Aware that all are different , with different opinions

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Valuing families as partners in education.

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Ensuring that AAM and all SOC have access to the content and materials. Foundational knowledge of the content and vocabulary.

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Representing the cultures inside and outside of your classroom. 

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Representing the cultures inside and outside of your classroom. 