Culturally Responsive Education What Is Culturally Responsive Education? Social-emotional learning (SEL) utilizes a student's existing set of cultural beliefs, knowledge and values as a launching point for their academic learning and overall education. Teachers use SEL activities to harness the power of their students' cultural backgrounds and help them connect with their curriculum on a different level. To
Culturally Responsive Education Supporting culturally responsive teaching during Black History Month and every day We move into black history month on the heels of MLK Day, a national holiday celebrating Martin Luther King's outstanding leadership. The month-long acknowledgment is a chance for administrators and teachers to highlight the undeniable achievements and impact Black Americans have had on American History. Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Toni
Culturally Responsive Education Representation in Health Education and Why It Matters This time in American history, we saw yet another unjust murder: George Floyd, a black man whose name has been added to a devastatingly long list. This event is not isolated. America has responded in outrage, protests, and cries for change. I’m proud to be able to say that
