Foreword by Matthew Kay Introduction: Why Culturally Responsive Teaching Matters in Dynamic Equitable Learning Environments Part One: Focusing on You: Unmasking Bias and Microaggressions Opening Vignette: Mr. Malcolm Williams Ch 1: Acknowledging Unconscious Bias Ch 2: Reducing Implicit and Explicit Bias Ch 3: Eliminating Microaggressions Part Two: Focusing on Your Relationships: Co-Constructing Meaningful Connections with Students and Families Opening Vignette: Ms. Asia Henderson Ch 4: Activating Students' Assets and Cultural Capital Ch 5: Caring for Students Within their Sociopolitical Context Ch 6: Forging Reciprocal Relationships with Families and Communities Part Three: Focusing on Your Pedagogical Practices: Incorporating Culturally Relevant Teaching Opening Vignette: Mr. Khemar Journey Ch 7. Developing Equity-Mindedness Ch 8: Planning Anti-bias Instruction Ch 9: Preparing Culturally Responsive Authentic Assessments Epilogue: A Call to Action: Leveraging One's Own Power and Privilege to Dismantle Systematic Barriers for Sustainable and Equitable Learning References
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Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. is an associate clinical professor at Drexel University and a certified K-12 teacher. She has spent the past decade as a teacher educator building culturally responsive and anti-racist curriculum. She is on the board of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education. Kristine S. Lewis Grant, Ph.D. is a clinical professor of multicultural and urban education at Drexel University. Her research interests include family engagement in urban schools, and the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. She is a board member of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education.