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If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must

21Mar2021

by Katie Novak

This framework rejects one-size-fits-all teaching and offers options for how to engage, what materials to use, and how to demonstrate learning.

Fire Up Your Students with a Campaign Project

6Dec2020

by Jane Currell

Whether it’s real or fictional, putting students to work on a campaign for a cause is a powerful way to get them writing persuasively.

Subversion: An Essential Tool of the Master Teacher

12Oct2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Sometimes, to do right by their students, good teachers have to break the rules.

Historically Responsive Literacy: A More Complete Education for All Students

2Aug2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Based on the work of 19th century Black literary societies, this fresh approach to curriculum focuses on identity, skills, intellect, and criticality.

Why White Students Need Multicultural and Social Justice Education

7Jun2020

by Sheldon Eakins

Some educators wonder if multicultural and social justice education are relevant if most of your students are white. The answer is yes.

Are Your Diversity Strategies Missing the Mark? Nine Ways to Get it Right

1Mar2020

by Hedreich Nichols

These tips will help you improve your practice and avoid some of the faux pas that come with teaching students who look, think, or opine differently than you.

How One District Learned to Talk About Race

28Apr2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

When you’ve done lots of diversity training, but something is still missing, it might be that people still aren’t comfortable having honest conversations about race.

Time to Take a Look at Your Dress Code

17Feb2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Many dress codes unfairly target students in certain populations, doing more harm than good. This guide will help you review and revise your current policy.

10 Ways Educators Can Take Action in Pursuit of Equity

2Dec2018

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Awareness of educational inequity is important, but we also need to take action. Pedro Noguera shares ten ways educators can do just that.