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Making Connections: Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain

Elena Aguliar interviews Zaretta Hammond about her book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Read about how cultural responsiveness is more of a process than a strategy. It begins when a teacher recognizes the cultural capital and tools students of color bring to the classroom.

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Every Student Matters: Cultivating Belonging in the Classroom

This educator discusses how if students feel anxious socially, they will not be open to taking academic risks, so building a culture of belonging has become his greatest priority. He clarifies what he means by “belonging;” it’s not about “fitting in”—students’ individuality and uniqueness should always be valued. Belonging in the classroom means ensuring that all students feel welcomed, comfortable, and part of the school family. These five strategies can help ensure that students feel they belong in your classroom. 

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How to Build Students’ Resilience

As educators, we talk a lot about resilience—how students need it to bounce back from challenges, grit their teeth, and persevere. But what if resilience isn’t just about bouncing back? What if it’s about bouncing forward, adapting, thriving, and growing stronger with each setback? The good news is that resilience isn’t some mystical trait. It’s a skill—a muscle, if you will—that we can strengthen in our students. The strategies we utilize in the classroom are the ultimate training ground. Teachers can use these strategies to strengthen their students’ ability to cope with setbacks and frustration.

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What’s the Role of Teachers in Supporting Student Mental Health

As student mental health issues reach crisis proportions, schools and teachers are playing a larger role than ever providing support. As schools try to figure out how to address and serve students’ growing mental health needs while keeping them academically focused, many middle and high school educators interviewed for this article—in districts large and small, urban and rural—feel caught in the middle of an impossible situation. 

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