Tag: curriculum

What does it mean to have true intersectional representation?

The lack of Indigenous representation and humanity, the whitewashing of history, can deter Native students from learning.

When teachers develop inclusive curriculum, the most powerful mirrors can magnify, helping students see and define themselves while gaining a sense of self.

Books with disabled, neurodivergent, or autistic characters are often stereotypes. Students need more accessible representation.

LGBTQ books for children help students understand diverse gender identities, experiences, and families. They need authentic representation.

There are almost 2 billion Muslims around the world, but represent only 1% of the youth literature published.

Latinos deserve to have books to which they can relate and aspire. Non-Latinos should learn about rich, diverse cultures.

Empowering our nation’s students to become well-rounded individuals — equipped to navigate the complexities of our world, contribute to an inclusive society, and achieve their own biggest dreams — starts…

In a study of 300 children's books, Ed Trust identified large disparities in characters and topics describing White people vs. people of color in curricula