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Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond
Each chapter should be read in preparation for discussion at the staff meeting for each month.
Part I: Building Awareness and Knowledge
October: Chapter 1: Climbing Out of the Gap pp. 12-20
- October Presentation
- October Going Deeper Reading: All Students Reading the Top: Strategies for Closing Academic Achievement Gaps
November: Chapter 2: What's Culture Got to Do With It? pp. 21-35
December: Chapter 3: This is Your Brain On Culture pp. 36-51
January: Chapter 4: Preparing to be a Culturally Responsive Practitioner pp. 52-69
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Book Creator
Book Creator allows students to engage in the real-world application of online publishing. Both students and educators can create and publish fiction, non-fiction, comic books, picture books, how-to guides, and more. The free version allows each educator to store up to 40 digital books with text, audio, video, and illustration. Book Creator is available for iPad and Chrome. Useful in any content area and includes resources for training and support. Grades K and up.
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Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a game-based learning and trivia platform used in classrooms, offices and social settings. Sign up to create, play and share engaging quizzes on any topic!
