Diversity & Inclusion – We Are Teachers https://www.weareteachers.com/resources/diversity/ Ideas and inspiration for reaching the next generation. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:14:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/WAT-small-FAVICON-50x50.png Diversity & Inclusion – We Are Teachers https://www.weareteachers.com/resources/diversity/ 32 32 How To Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023 https://www.weareteachers.com/indigenous-peoples-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indigenous-peoples-day https://www.weareteachers.com/indigenous-peoples-day/#respond Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:14:32 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=393347 Activities, books, and more.

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25 Fun Activities To Honor Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 https://www.weareteachers.com/hispanic-heritage-month-activities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hispanic-heritage-month-activities https://www.weareteachers.com/hispanic-heritage-month-activities/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:33:06 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1413654 Celebrate with virtual visits, traditional cooking, crafts, and more.

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“No Zeros” Grading Is Sold as an Equity Shortcut. It’s Not. https://www.weareteachers.com/equitable-grading/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=equitable-grading https://www.weareteachers.com/equitable-grading/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:59:19 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1481408 Big reform requires big support. Period.

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34 Elementary Icebreakers To Start the School Year Off Right https://www.weareteachers.com/elementary-icebreakers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elementary-icebreakers https://www.weareteachers.com/elementary-icebreakers/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:17:24 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1414891 Building friendships and community from day one.

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When Is National Hispanic Heritage Month? (Plus Ideas To Celebrate It) https://www.weareteachers.com/hispanic-heritage-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hispanic-heritage-month https://www.weareteachers.com/hispanic-heritage-month/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:14:51 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1478879 History, activities, books, and more.

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20 Inspiring Activities To Celebrate Juneteenth https://www.weareteachers.com/teaching-juneteenth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teaching-juneteenth https://www.weareteachers.com/teaching-juneteenth/#respond Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:30:47 +0000 http://www.weareteachers.com/?p=433264 Celebrate this historic day!

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This Teacher is Asking Why Only Straight Teachers Can Talk About Their Families At School https://www.weareteachers.com/double-standard-lgbtq-teachers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=double-standard-lgbtq-teachers https://www.weareteachers.com/double-standard-lgbtq-teachers/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:52:32 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1474857 He's not wrong.

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27+ Best Autism Resources for Educators https://www.weareteachers.com/autism-resources-for-teachers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=autism-resources-for-teachers https://www.weareteachers.com/autism-resources-for-teachers/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 13:42:37 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1455990 Books, strategies, courses, and more.

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30 Books To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month https://www.weareteachers.com/aapi-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aapi-books https://www.weareteachers.com/aapi-books/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 10:47:23 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1471476 It's a hugely diverse group.

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20 Graphic Novels To Hook Readers of Every Age https://www.weareteachers.com/graphic-novels-random-house-childrens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=graphic-novels-random-house-childrens https://www.weareteachers.com/graphic-novels-random-house-childrens/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:14:09 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1470149 Check out the exciting new line up from Random House Children's Books.

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What Is FAPE and How Is It Different From Inclusion? https://www.weareteachers.com/what-is-fape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-fape https://www.weareteachers.com/what-is-fape/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:30:51 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1469783 FAPE—every student gets it, but what does it mean, really?

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What Is “Least Restrictive Environment” and How Does It Impact Students? https://www.weareteachers.com/least-restrictive-environment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=least-restrictive-environment https://www.weareteachers.com/least-restrictive-environment/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:42:59 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1470021 It’s not just about where you’re sitting.

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What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching and Why Does It Matter? https://www.weareteachers.com/what-is-culturally-responsive-teaching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-culturally-responsive-teaching https://www.weareteachers.com/what-is-culturally-responsive-teaching/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:30:41 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1469918 Respect and connect with all cultures to enhance learning on many levels.

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What Is an IEP? An Overview for Teachers and Parents https://www.weareteachers.com/what-is-an-iep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-an-iep https://www.weareteachers.com/what-is-an-iep/#respond Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:05:02 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=377414 There's a lot to know about this important document.

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9 Ways To Support Students During Ramadan https://www.weareteachers.com/support-students-during-ramadan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=support-students-during-ramadan https://www.weareteachers.com/support-students-during-ramadan/#respond Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:36:01 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=382274 This year the month-long holiday begins March 22.

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Are You a Fair Grader? 3 Questions Every Teacher Should Reflect On https://www.weareteachers.com/grading-equity-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grading-equity-questions https://www.weareteachers.com/grading-equity-questions/#respond Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:35:37 +0000 https://www.weareteachers.com/?p=1468392 Is it equitable to fudge a student's final grade if we feel like they "tried"?

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