CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
This includes traditions like music, food, or stories passed down through families and communities.
What is culture?
These discussions involve honest talk about race, identity, or stereotypes in school.
What are courageous conversations?
Speaking up in class even if you are unsure of your answer.
What is taking a risk?
Schools in large cities often serve diverse populations and communities.
What is urban education?
A teaching method that includes storytelling, music, or dance from cultural traditions.
What are folk arts?
This important classroom skill means listening carefully before sharing your own ideas.
What is active listening?
Asking a question when you don’t fully understand something.
What is participating in class?
Students bringing their background and experiences into learning helps create this.
What is engagement?
When schools value students’ languages, traditions, and family histories.
What is culturally responsive teaching?
These discussions can feel uncomfortable, but help people understand different perspectives.
What are difficult conversations?
Sharing your opinion during a class discussion about a social issue.
What is student voice?
A common problem where students’ cultural backgrounds are ignored in school.
What is cultural disconnect?
Students feeling proud of their background and identity in school.
What is cultural identity?
Respectfully sharing different opinions during discussions about social issues.
What is open dialogue?
Trying a new project or activity that connects culture to learning.
What is creative learning?
Building relationships between schools and families or community members.
What is community partnership?
This approach believes student diversity is a strength rather than a problem.
What is celebrating diversity?
These conversations help challenge stereotypes and build understanding between groups.
What are equity discussions?
Allowing students to explore ideas freely instead of only memorizing facts.
What is critical thinking?
A goal of urban education is to ensure every student has fair opportunities to succeed.
What is educational equity?