Fareeha, Holly, Stephanie and Sinai have two things in common: 1. They are all teachers, and; 2. They all breathed a sigh of relief after the American Election in November 2020. We asked them how the American election has impacted their classrooms, and how they create a diverse and inclusive space for all students to learn and feel affirmed. We talked for hours and hours, so we've decided to edit our interviews into 2 parts.

Part 1, last week’s episode, was about the election and the challenges of teaching in The United States of America over the last four years.

Part 2, this episode that you are listening to right now, is about specific tools and practices used by our teachers to create diverse and inclusive classrooms in which all students feel affirmed and respected. They share fantastic and informative insights, experiences, and advice. Teachers, parents and curious minds alike will learn a lot from this episode.

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Books and Resources Recommended by our Teachers:

Fareeha: We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching & the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Bettina L. Love; Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning by Andratesha Fitzgerald.

Holly: All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman; The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys by Eddie Moore; Refugee by Alan Gratz; Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario; There Are No Children There by Alex Kotlowitz.

Stephanie: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi; Why are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum; White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo; Harvard Implicit Bias Test; Black National Anthem (a.k.a. Lift Every Voice);

Sinai: Front Desk by Kelly Yang; What Lane? by Torrey Maldonado; Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan; Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard; Teaching Tolerance.

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Episode 5: Healing and Teaching Change with American Teachers (Part 1)

The Xenolearn PodcastBy XenolearnNov 25, 2020