Diversity
Find resources to help build an inclusive school community for students from different cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds and for children with unique instructional needs.
What It’s Like Leading a Dual-Language School
See how one school leader creates responsive and constructive spaces for English language learners at a dual-language elementary school.3054 Tips for Dealing With the Challenges of Teaching Diverse Texts
Teachers can help students ask tough questions and engage in respectful dialogue as they process a diversity of texts.148
Why Black Teachers Walk Away
Teachers of color are leaving the profession at staggering rates. A new study highlights some of the reasons why.15.7kPositive, Intentional Supports for Students With ADHD
An educator with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder shares simple strategies for supporting students with this learning difference.435Making Global Exchanges an Integral Part of Elementary School
When students connect virtually with peers around the world, they not only learn about other cultures but also prepare themselves for the future.179
Preparing for Cultural Diversity: Resources for Teachers
How can teachers prepare for diverse classrooms? There isn't a definitive answer, but there is a wealth of resources online. Discover some helpful links for teachers.17.6k
Teaching Young Children About Bias, Diversity, and Social Justice
Use young children’s understanding of differences to teach social justice through age-appropriate literature, news stories, anti-bias lessons, familiar examples, and problem solving.17.5kUsing Virtual Field Trips and Game-Based Lessons to Support an Inclusive Classroom
Teachers can acknowledge and celebrate their diverse classrooms by providing a variety of learning experiences.324Helping Students Understand and Appreciate Their Differences
To promote substantial and lasting change, consider these diversity and inclusion initiatives for high school students.346Do’s & Don’ts for Teaching English-Language Learners
In an excerpt from his book with fellow teacher Katie Hull Sypnieski, blogger Larry Ferlazzo looks at a few basic ways to reach students who are learning English as well as the subject at hand.13.8kSchools Struggle to Support LGBTQ Students
Recent research finds the majority of teachers want to help LGBTQ students but don’t always know how.10.3kHow Does Poverty Influence Learning?
Poverty-related factors that intervene in students' ability to learn include health and well-being, limited literacy and language development, access to material resources, and level of mobility.13.5kWhy Teachers of Color Matter for Students of Color to Succeed
Research shows that having a teacher of color can help students of color reach better outcomes; but the benefits extend to all young people, preparing them to live and work in an increasingly diverse society.5.5kEquity vs. Equality: 6 Steps Toward Equity
Ideas include knowing every child, celebrating their potential, recognizing their challenges, acknowledging inequity, and using culture as a resource.11.6kUsing Place-Based Learning to Celebrate Black History in Elementary School
Look to your local area for figures who have much to share about their lives and what Black History Month means to them.369
