Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching: Classroom to Community and Back

Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching: Classroom to Community and Back

<p><strong><em></em></strong></p><br /><p><strong><em>Close the achievement gap by closing the culture gap</em></strong></p><br /><p>Teaching children from diverse backgrounds begins with learning who they are, then using the knowledge and culture students bring to school in a standards-based curriculum to achieve student success. This guide provides tools that show why and how to create culturally responsive, standards-based (CRSB) instruction in the classroom. Results of effective programs include:</p><br /><ul><br /> <li><br /> <p>Increased academic success for all learners</p><br /> </li><br /> <li><br /> <p>Engaged and motivated students</p><br /> </li><br /> <li>Strengthened partnerships between students, families, and communities</li><br /></ul><br /><p> </p>