Inclusion and Diversity Tool Kit by Lauren Witt

Discussion starters

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Discussion starters allow students to think about diversity and inclusion using guided discussion questions aimed at viewing problems and solutions through others' eyes (Penn State, n.d.). Through discussion, teachers encourage and provide an arena for student empowerment (American University, 2019)

The importance of Social Emotional Learning Opportunities

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Social Emotional Learning opportunities allow students to develop skills to react to traumatic or adverse situations like empathy, resilience, and compassion.

Tribe Books with Read Aloud Links

lwitt38 — 2025-01-04 22:01:06 UTC

In our district, we use the acronym TRIBE to promote Trust, Respect, Integrity, Belonging, and Empathy. I have produced a collection of books many school libraries already have and links for digital read alouds where applicable.

Q1 Poetry

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Dream Variations by Langston Hughes

Q1 Poetry

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Since Hanna Moved Away by Judith Viorst

Q1 Poetry

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New Math by Nikki Grimes

Q1 Poetry

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The Dream of Shoji Kimicko Hann

Q3 The American Revolution

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Q3 The American Revolution

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5 Teaching Strategies

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What is Culturally Responsive Teaching

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Key Vocabulary for Culturally Responsive Teaching

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Journal Prompts on Social Issues in Literature

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Encouraging Community Involvement at Home

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Q4 Making a Difference

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Louise Braille invented a system allowing blind people to read and access learning materials, and he did so when he was a child.

Q4 Making a Difference

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George Moses Horton was in slavery in the South when he taught himself to read in secret.

Diversity and Inclusion Classroom Posters

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Culture Carnival

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This event would ask school families to sign up for a booth and sponsor a treat, activity, and learning opportunity for all school families.

Community Resources

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Local LGBTQ+ Community Resources

Community Resources

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Local organization for disability inclusion

Community Resources

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Local office to support children, families, and caregivers affected by the child welfare system.

Q4 Making a Difference

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Sylvia Mendez and her family fight for desegregated schools.

Diverse Book Characters Posters

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