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Culturally Relevant Curriculum That Works

Middle school is an ideal time to focus on strengthening self-efficacy and include social emotional learning within a robust and culturally relevant curriculum. Student developmental needs become more integrated with academics as they begin to reflect on their own identity and purpose (Hatchimonji, Linskey & Elias, 2017).

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DEVAN HEIBER

Oct 7, 20232 min read

SEL & Academic Rigor -How do we prioritize?

The perpetual, but ever-changing need to maintain a consistent pulse on the needs of students has remained at the forefront of the...

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Mar 13, 20232 min read

The Challenges of Creating a Blended Course

The educational climate is still experiencing the after effects of the global pandemic. As such, the academic and social-emotional needs...

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Feb 27, 20232 min read

Digital Storytelling

Bring your own devices (BYOD) is a recent phenomenon that has grown over the past few years as a result of the pandemic, a widening...

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Apr 18, 20220 min read

21st Century Skills & Social-Emotional Competence

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Dec 2, 20191 min read

Innovate Solutions Through Research

Authentically engaging curriculum must be culturally relevant, rigorous, and appropriate for all learners. As teachers examine the needs...

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Dec 2, 20191 min read

Why is Cultural Relevance Critical to Academic Success?

Students from urban academic environments are not adequately prepared for the rigor of higher education (TNTP, 2018). These students...

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Dec 2, 20191 min read

Successful Classroom Management

Students are better equipped to focus on mastery and differentiation when there are established routines in the classroom that evaluate...

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Dec 2, 20191 min read

What Does Effective Instruction Look Like?

Student engagement is enhanced, and academic achievement is increased when curriculum is culturally relevant (Rubel, 2017). Culturally...

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