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Back to the Basics of Cultural Responsiveness: What It Is and What It Is Not

Culturally relevant (or responsive) pedagogy was initially conceptualized to explain the intersection of culture and teaching and to increase academic achievement in students of color. Teaching is never culturally neutral, and neither are classrooms. This brief article discusses the importance of understanding who culture influences the way teachers teach and the way students interpret what is taught.

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