Getting it Right:  Building Diverse Classroom Resources with Linguistically, Culturally Responsive, and Respectful Teaching Tips    

Research shows that reading is paramount to academic success.  That's why building a library that incorporates diverse perspectives is an essential component of an equitable classroom. So the question remains--how can we ensure access to equal representation in literary characters in classrooms around the country? How can we provide all students with the historical context to understand the world around them? The session will focus on research on the power of independent reading, diverse classroom libraries, and the demand for more representation.  It will include powerful respectful teaching tips, while being culturally and linguistically responsive.  The session will also include evidence based resources to extend the learning through the summer.  Join us as we explore a transformative framework that uses literacy to build equity, one book at a time.