More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Enlight of recent societal events, there has been much discussion and experiences shared between educators revolving around the topic of racism and bias in education. A particular focus of conversation was the lack of quality and consistency of cultural diversity in our literature.
Exposing students to exciting, developmentally appropriate stories that showcase a minority as a main character, is the strong foundation to begin to offset minority stereotypes.
Young minority preschoolers want to read books that reflect their everyday life experiences and depict characters who look like them. Just like any other child would. White children, too, deserve — and need — to see culturally diverse characters that revel in the same human experiences that they do. Authentic and relatable diversity is necessary in our literature!! It is critical to our youngest learners. Making a connection with a character in a story who looks different than you do is a powerful way to decrease bias and stereotypes.
This project will allow teachers to provide direct small group or whole group instruction on the importance of recognizing and celebrating our differences through the use of developmentally appropriate diverse literature. Books containing a message of celebrating differences will be utilized once a month, embedding inclusivity into the curriculum. Neutralizing minority stereotypes will begin through carefully selected quality and developmentally appropriate books containing a minority as a main character. Diverse authors and texts provide windows and mirrors for young people to see themselves and their friends. Additionally, minority students will begin to feel empowered by seeing themselves in meaningful and relatable narratives. These books will be read once a week.
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Enlight of recent societal events, there has been much discussion and experiences shared between educators revolving around the topic of racism and bias in education. A particular focus of conversation was the lack of quality and consistency of cultural diversity in our literature.
Exposing students to exciting, developmentally appropriate stories that showcase a minority as a main character, is the strong foundation to begin to offset minority stereotypes.
Young minority preschoolers want to read books that reflect their everyday life experiences and depict characters who look like them. Just like any other child would. White children, too, deserve — and need — to see culturally diverse characters that revel in the same human experiences that they do. Authentic and relatable diversity is necessary in our literature!! It is critical to our youngest learners. Making a connection with a character in a story who looks different than you do is a powerful way to decrease bias and stereotypes.
This project will allow teachers to provide direct small group or whole group instruction on the importance of recognizing and celebrating our differences through the use of developmentally appropriate diverse literature. Books containing a message of celebrating differences will be utilized once a month, embedding inclusivity into the curriculum. Neutralizing minority stereotypes will begin through carefully selected quality and developmentally appropriate books containing a minority as a main character. Diverse authors and texts provide windows and mirrors for young people to see themselves and their friends. Additionally, minority students will begin to feel empowered by seeing themselves in meaningful and relatable narratives. These books will be read once a week.