It takes time and intention, but creating opportunities for students to speak their truth builds understanding and empathy that benefits everyone—including the teacher.
This long-term strategy for guiding conversations on topics like racism requires prep work to ensure that the classroom is truly inclusive of all students.
Students may be isolated at home these days, but it’s still a good time to learn about people and cultures far away. Use these resources to get started.
We conducted interviews with eight teachers from a wide range of school types and grade levels to see how they were coping on the cusp of the new year amidst the pandemic.