This article addresses the difference between simply celebrating diversity and creating a school culture of equity that supports inclusion and achievement. It challenges educators to create a culturally responsive environment and to interact with all students appropriately to foster equity in the school community.
This site provides seven practical ways to support diversity in the classroom and includes an abundance of quotes (real-life experience), videos, and examples for each.
This post provides simple ways to celebrate diversity in the classroom. The description for each tip is brief and clear. The tips are include strategies for individuals, whole class, and whole community, which means there is a whole scope of celebration in the classroom.
The author of this article has her own blog which is also full of wonderful resources! This article specifically touches on the importance of recognizing and acknowledging diversity. The 6 tips include activities and resources - including a book list and pen pal websites - that can be utilized in the classroom.
Four big ideas are discussed in this article, which focuses on mindset and attitude. The four ideas are: acknowledging differences, the power of stories, setting expectations, and building a supportive community. The article explains the importance of these four ideas, how they can be observed and implemented in the classroom, and the impact these four ideas have on students and teachers.
This article discusses the importance of celebrating different cultures in the classroom and provides ways to promote celebrating diversity and different cultures. Links to projects and activities are embedded within the article for easy access. The website as a whole includes great resources for the classroom!
This article discusses the implications of Lau v. Nichols, a case that targeted equal opportunity for culturally linguistic students. Lau v. Nichols was a landmark case in bilingual educaiton that improved education for students with disadvantages caused by lack of English proficiency. The article includes a timeline of the events surrounding the case, opinions and arguments for and against the defense, and the impact of the case.