MultiCultural Education by Debbie Torres

Local Literature

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Use books by Latinx, Native American, and immigrant authors (e.g., A Different Pond, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga).

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Include the Yakama Treaty of 1855, tribal sovereignty, and salmon rights in social studies.

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Design math lessons using crop prices, weights, and seasonal harvests (e.g., apple picking).

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Explore stories of recent immigrants or refugees (e.g., Ukrainian or Congolese families) to teach empathy and global awareness.

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Invite students to share their traditions or family stories.

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Provide materials in Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian. Use visuals and sentence starters.

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Use flexible facing and offer review sessions for students who may move during the school year.

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Tie lessons to experiences like farm work, faith practices, or extended family care.

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Post signs and displays in multiple languages and highlight student cultures.

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Build rules like “We respect all voices” or “We learn from differences” with your students.

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Host a “Culture Week” with music, food, or clothing from students' backgrounds.

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Let students make “Who I Am” collages with photos, flags, and favorite traditions.

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Host multicultural potlucks or story nights. Provide Spanish and Russian interpretation.

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Use TalkingPoints or translated flyers to share classroom updates with families.

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Invite elders, farmers, or tribal leaders to talk about their culture or work.

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Have students do projects about river health, farmwork stories, or cultural festivals in their town.