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Cultural Competency & Culturally Responsive Teaching

1m 51s

Devon Carter, PhD, University of Akron, discusses culturally responsive teaching practices and how they could lead to more authentic and productive relationships between students and teachers.

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Find out what schools in Akron, Ohio are doing to help students feel more safe and supported.
Jameela Conway-Turner explains the impact of Zero Tolerance discipline policies.
Greta Colombi discusses school discipline and the importance of a multi-tiered system of support.
Devon Carter offers insights about the value of teachers and students learning from each other.
Ellen Sorm discusses the need to address student mental health issues.
Dreama Mason Whitfield discusses the Scholar Voice/Student Voice project in Akron Public Schools.
Jameela Conway-Turner, PhD discusses inequities in school discipline.
Jameela Conway-Turner, PhD discusses the importance of feeling a sense of belonging.
Constance Smith-Clemens discusses the value of applying culturally responsive teaching practices.
Devon Carter, PhD, discusses school and community supports to connect with students.