Coffee Break Ep. 1 with Nita Creekmore

November 10, 2021

Coffee Break Ep. 1 with Nita Creekmore

In this Coffee Break episode, educator and leader Nita Creekmore joins Newsela to discuss what it truly means to center student identity in instructional planning and classroom practice.

This conversation explores the importance of reflective teaching, recognizing personal bias, and intentionally selecting instructional materials that affirm students’ lived experiences.

Key Benefits

Listeners will:

Learn why centering student identity strengthens engagement and belonging
Explore reflective teaching practices that surface bias and instructional impact
Understand how instructional materials influence inclusion and representation
Gain practical strategies for supporting culturally responsive instruction without overload

Who Should Listen?

This episode is ideal for:

Classroom teachers
Instructional coaches
School leaders focused on equity and inclusion
Curriculum and professional learning teams

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