Celebrating 10 years of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
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To understand the achievement gaps that persist in our schools despite years of equity initiatives, we must look to the insidious legacy of segregated schools and the deliberate underdevelopment of diverse students’ cognitive abilities. Uprooting this “cognitive redlining” requires we reimagine instruction for our most vulnerable learners so they can rebuild their brains’ learning muscles.
Building on the popular Ready for RigorTM framework from her bestselling book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, author Zaretta Hammond offers a practical roadmap on how to close the knowing-doing gap, grounded in the science of learning. This essential resource is for educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders who are committed to moving the needle on academic achievement in their districts.
Discover culturally responsive brain-based learning strategies
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain draws on neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach to designing and implementing brain-based culturally responsive instruction. In the book, author Zaretta Hammond makes a distinction between what she calls dependent and independent learners and offers educators ten "key moves" they can use to leverage the strengths of dependent learners in order to help them become independent learners. The book explores the science behind brain development and how culture programs students' brains to process data, enabling educators to optimize student engagement and facilitate deeper learning.
Since its publication in 2015, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain has sold more than 680,000 copies and has been taught in more than 3,000 graduate level courses, impacting teaching practices and the lives of students around the world. With nearly 3,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, the book is a go-to resource for any educator seeking a better understanding of culturally responsive teaching practices and the science of learning.
Free resources from Zaretta Hammond
Zaretta Hammond on Intentional Equity [Podcast]
Zaretta Hammond draws on her book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, her upcoming new title Teaching for Instructional Equity and Cognitive Justice, and her decades of experience to discuss what impacts equity, from challenges to supports.
Teaching for Instructional Equity and Cognitive Justice [Webinar]
Zaretta Hammond presents strategies educators can use to support students to rebuild their learning power. Drawing from her forthcoming book, Hammond presents research-backed strategies classroom teachers can use to build students' capacity to drive their own learning.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain [Webinar]
In this popular webinar based off of her bestselling book, Zaretta Hammond discusses the neuroscience of culturally based learning and explores ways to provide more culturally responsive instruction.
