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July 12, 2022

Celebrating Black History Month

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Celebrating Black History Month

Valuable resources to honor Black History Month and prioritize equity, inclusion, & diversity

Celebrate the rich history of our country and the contributions of Black Americans during Black History Month and beyond. Our resources support continued learning around equity, inclusion, and diversity, and provide strategies to help you meet the needs of all learners in your community.

Learn more about many of these topics through our courses and non-degree certificate programs: Teaching with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mind and English Language Learners. Plus check out our complimentary blog articles for tips to spark discussion and inspire action.

Resources to Honor Black History Month and Prioritize Equity, Inclusion, Diversity

COURSES

Creating a Vision for Equity in Education (3 Credits)

Going Above and Beyond Academics for English Learners (3 Credits)

Making Content Accessible for your English Learners (3 Credits)

An Educator’s Guide to Global Thinking and Cultural Competence (3 Credits)

Creating an Anti-Racist Classroom (3 Credits)

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Non-Degree Certificate: Teaching with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mind

In this 3-course certificate program, you’ll develop practices that support building equity for all learners; expand the use of language and strategies to increase your teaching effectiveness; and obtain the tools needed to engage in age-level appropriate, critical conversations about race and racism. See each course link for more course content information.

Non-degree Certificate: English Language Learners

In this 3-course certificate program, you will develop strategies using the Validate-Affirm-Build-Bridge (VABB) framework to first acknowledge and honor your students’ diverse experiences, then build a bridge to rigorous academic and social standards. You’ll explore the importance of teaching academic language while implementing different scaffolds, vocabulary, and background knowledge activities. Educators will also examine specific ways to help ELs grow academically, socially, and emotionally that will empower them to achieve learning success. See each course link for more course content information.

5111: Mindsets and Skillsets for a Culturally Responsive Classroom

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BLOGS

We Need Black History Month More Than Ever

Are You Teaching Black History in a Culturally Responsive Way?

The Do’s and Don’ts of Teaching Black History Month

Critical Race Theory (CRT): What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What We Should Teach

3 Key Questions Educators Need to Ask About Microaggressions

This is US.

4 Steps Towards a More Inclusive Classroom

Achieving Success with English Language Learners

Curating a Diverse Classroom Library

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TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEOS

Coaching For EquityEquity-Based Approach for LeadersLeading & Evaluation for EquityEquity-Based Teaming & Evaluation

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Learners Edge is passionately committed to providing you with continuing education coursework, materials, and tools that will help you succeed in your classroom and in your career.

Offering more than 120 online courses for teachers, you can earn the graduate credit you need for salary advancement and meet your professional development needs. Contact us today to get started!

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