A Culturally Responsive Approach

Culturally responsive teaching and learning recognizes and values students' diverse cultural heritages, using these as a basis for meaningful educational experiences. This approach not only boosts engagement and comprehension but also promotes inclusivity and respect for differences within the learning environment.

General Resources

What is Culturally Responsive Teaching?
National Equity Project
Social Justice Standards
Learning for Justice
Talking About Race and Privilege
National Association of School Psychologists
Learning for Justice Educator Resources
Learning for Justice
Facing History & Ourselves Resources
Facing History & Ourselves
Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Implementation Roadmap
New York State Education Dept.
Interrupt Unconscious Bias
Californians for Justice
The Concept of Race
Facing History and Ourselves

Culturally Responsive Toolkit (SCCS)

Inspired by the work of Dr. Zaretta Hammond
Toolkit Introduction
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Routines and Rituals
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1 - “Ignite” - Cue the Brain to Pay Attention
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2 - “Chunk” - Feed the Brain Right-Sized Pieces of Information
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3 - “Chew” - Help the Brain Process the Content
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4 - “Review” - To Strengthen New Neural Pathways
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"Wise" Feedback
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