By Heather Barcan When I was growing up, I thought I was White. Like Amelia Bedilia and Nancy Drew. Like Laura Ingalls Wilder, Jo March, and Margaret Simon. Life experiences taught me otherwise, that the way I see the world and the way the world sees me is nothing like the ways that these … [Read more...] about How Teachers Can Increase the Diversity of Their Reading Curriculum
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How To Start a Social Justice Book Club for Educators, Librarians, or Parents
By Gia Ruiz At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was furloughed from my part-time Reference/Youth Services Librarian Job. As the protests started, I kept thinking about how education is activism, and as a librarian, what my part should be. If we are systematically flawed, then we need to … [Read more...] about How To Start a Social Justice Book Club for Educators, Librarians, or Parents
Building Bridges to Culturally Responsive Teaching
By Anneke Forzani As communities in the US become more diverse, there is also a growing need for more Culturally Responsive Teaching in our schools. What is Culturally Responsive Teaching, and how does it enhance the educational experience of all students? What is Culturally Responsive … [Read more...] about Building Bridges to Culturally Responsive Teaching
