Shelf by Sharice Rutledge

Use Diverse Literature

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Include books like Inside Out and Back Again or The Name Jar to explore immigration, identity, and belonging.

Multicultural Case Studies

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Introduce real-world stories across global cultures in social studies or current events.

Cultural Math & Science Contributions

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Highlight contributions from figures like Katherine Johnson (NASA), C.V. Raman (India), and Mary Jackson (aeronautical engineer).

Student-Led Discussions

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Let students lead conversations about their culture or issues that matter to them.

Flexible Assessments

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Offer choices in how students show understanding (video, presentation, creative writing).

Language Scaffolding

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Use visuals, sentence frames, and bilingual resources for English Language Learners.

Cultural Learning Styles

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Incorporate storytelling, music, and movement especially effective in Indigenous, African, and Latino cultural traditions.

Classroom Décor & Visuals

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Feature flags, artwork, or student-made posters that reflect global cultures.

Inclusive Language Norms

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Model respectful dialogue and call out bias; use inclusive pronouns and person-first language.

Daily Check-ins

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Use culturally relevant SEL prompts (example: “How did your family show love this week?”).

Cultural Celebrations

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Celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Eid, Juneteenth, etc., through food, art, and storytelling

Family Culture Nights

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Host events where families share traditions, food, and stories.

Bilingual Newsletters

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Send updates home in families’ preferred languages.

Community Guest Speakers

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Invite local leaders or parents to speak about their heritage or careers.

Service Learning Projects

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Partner with cultural organizations for meaningful local projects ( volunteering, oral histories).

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