Learn practical strategies for ensuring each of your students feels valued, welcomed, and empowered. Author Carissa McCray provides the tools to combat biases inherent in education with pedagogy that encourages students to dismantle the injustices surrounding them. Tackling every angle of the classroom, from instructional practices and curriculum to classroom culture and communication, the book provides opportunities for reflection and inspires readers to ignite change.

This book will build pedagogical and communication skills to:

• Understand the injustices inherent in education.
• Design a curriculum that fosters equity and justice.
• Create a classroom environment where any student can feel safe and heard.
• Enact both a mission and a vision in pedagogical practices.
• Enable effective communication with both students and families.
• Provide diverse assessments that address every type of learner.

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1: Building a Culture of Opportunity

Chapter 1: Becoming Culturally Competent

Chapter 2: Expanding Curriculum Culture

Chapter 3: Shaping Classroom Culture

Part 2: Speaking the Language of Freedom

Chapter 4: Articulating Your Purpose, Vision, and Mission

Chapter 5: Communicating With Students

Chapter 6: Engaging With Families

Part 3: Assessing at Cultural Intersections

Chapter 7: Understanding Intersectionality

Chapter 8: Diversifying Assessments

Chapter 9: Committing to Reflection, Professional Development, and Modification

Conclusion

References and Resources

Index