In order to effectively reach, teach, and serve a diverse student population, it is important to understand who they are, where they come from, and the many gifts and talents they possess and bring to school daily. Reading and discussion with collegues in a study group can provide an opportunity to delve deeper by sharing and listening to various perspectives. These study groups can also provide a space for educators to share their experiences and practices that have yielded successful outcomes.

The following resources are suggested by the WS/FCS Office of Equity, Access, and Acceleration, and more will be added over time.

Books:

Articles and Publications:

Culturally Responsive Education: A Primer for Policy and Practice

Rethinking Schools

Podcasts:

New Teacher Center 

Leading Equity Center

TedTalks:

Web Resources: 

Teaching Tolerance

Discovery Education: Dissent, Equity and Inspiring Change (must have WS/FCS login)

Discovery Education: Equity Talks (must have WS/FCS login)

Teaching for Change

The Opportunity Myth