Description: Include books and media by writers that represent multiple backgrounds to present multiple points of view. For example, include The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's books, or Langston Hughes poetry. Use these books across English, history, and social studies to teach cultural values and themes.

Application: Provide reflective journal assignments in which students connect themes to their own.

Example: In history, research the Civil Rights Movement along with India's independence movement or the anti-apartheid movement of South Africa.

Application: Students contrast cultural struggles for equality and present findings in group project.

Example: Achievements in research by Islamic mathematicians, African engineers, and indigenous scientists.

Application: The students create a timeline of STEM contributions from different cultures.

Example: A geography class where students explore cultural influences in their own neighborhoods.

Application: Students present their discoveries via multimedia projects or digital storytelling.

Example: Mix storytelling, visual aids, collaborative learning, and hands-on activities.

Application: Allow students to choose how they want to demonstrate understanding.

Example: Students select project topics from their heritage or their interests.

Application: Use surveys to find out students' feedback to guide future lessons.

Example: Replace multiple-choice tests with oral presentations, art projects, or multimedia portfolios.

Application: Provide assessment rubrics that value diverse modes of expression.

Example: Use cooperative group work for independence-oriented cultural orientations and independent assignments for collectivist cultures.

Application: Switch teaching methods to align with cultural diversity in the classroom.

Example: Cultural celebration bulletin boards, world maps, and multicultural author profiles.

Application: Display changes monthly to showcase other cultures.

Illustration: Students and staff establish a "Respect Agreement" at the start of the year.

Application: Show and renew agreements frequently.

For instance: Employ pronoun introductions and avoid cultural stereotypes.

Application: Model inclusive language and gently correct exclusionary speech.

Example: Hispanic Heritage Month, Lunar New Year, Diwall, Black History Month.

Application: Develop themed lessons, cultural projects, and celebrations.

Example: Potlucks to celebrate cultural foods and heritage.

Application: Create a calendar of cultural nights to plan for the school year.

Example: Local cultural festival recorded by students and presented to the class.

Use: Invite members of the community to discuss history and cultural heritage.

For example, cultural diversity and inclusive practices workshops.

Application: Organize workshops in person and online to enhance accessibility.

Example: Work with a foreign school on a virtual exchange project.

Application: Students collaborate in groups on projects using video conferencing and shared digital tools.