Culture to the Max!

Culture to the Max! brings to teachers a set of newly developed culturally responsive teaching standards that can be used in educational institutions across the country. The book will provide an in-depth look into the practice and implementation of the standards that can lead to curriculum development, teacher evaluation, classroom and culture evaluation as well as support for school and district leaders on what to look for within a sound culturally responsive classroom. With the additional element of CRT standards included within the book, teachers will not only have the knowledge and skills to practice culturally responsiveness within the classroom, but will now have a criteria to be used as a consistent guideline to increase the reliability and effectiveness of cultural responsiveness. The seven power elements of CRT include: 1. Essential Skill Development, 2. Experiential Learning, 3. Leadership Development, 4. Identity Development, 5. Restorative Justice, 6. Social Emotional Learning, and 7. Sociopolitical Consciousness. These are suggestive approaches commonly used by teachers to better support students. This book offers expert opinions, practice and personal anecdotes that outline the challenges and triumphs of the implementation of culturally responsive practices within the classroom.--