Cultural responsiveness and academic success need to work together.

Teachers need to diversify curriculums and adapt based on student and class needs. An example could be allowing students to do a research-based project that allows them to learn about a unit as an introduction. Also, teachers need to encourage students to continue research outside of the classroom if they are interested in a topic.

Break barriers and stigmas behind AP and Honors students.

In the public school system, students are oftentimes tracked, whether they have an IEP or are in all AP classes; however, students who are on the AP track are given more opportunities compared to others. This is due to the more praise they receive and the idea that "they know more." As a teacher, it is important to not view your students differently based on academic success but instead support them and set them up for academic success. An example is to allow students to move freely between general education, honors, and AP classes without judgment, and placement should be based on intellect, not the support they may need.

It is important to know students for who they are.

During your time as a teacher, it is important to create a safe and inclusive environment for every student in your classroom. That being said, it is equally important that teachers know and understand that their students are kids and will make mistakes. If a student were to make a mistake, it is important to give positive feedback and guide them towards a better solution.

It is important to know the culture of the school and its students.

The content that you are teaching must be relevant to the school and the students. This can be done by creating lessons based on your class's interests or even by showing more representation through your lessons so your students see themselves and their classmates. In addition to that, teachers should teach lessons based on what the school values.