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Include Diverse Perspectives to Support Student Belonging and Engagement

August 24, 2023

Resource: Relevant instruction ⏱ 20:36

Build belonging with instructional content that helps students feel seen.

This session focuses on the importance of representation in instructional materials and how diverse perspectives help students feel seen and valued.

Educators explore strategies for selecting and using content that supports belonging and engagement, with practical ideas for building inclusive classrooms through intentional content choices.

What You’ll Learn

Why representation matters for student engagement and classroom connection.
How to include diverse perspectives in instruction through intentional content choices.
Ways content supports belonging by helping students connect learning to their identities, communities, and experiences.

Key Themes Discussed

Student belonging and engagement as foundations for meaningful learning.
Inclusive and representative content that reflects a wide range of student experiences.
Culturally responsive instruction that helps educators make purposeful content decisions.

Who Should Watch?
Classroom teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum and instruction leaders, and educators focused on equity, belonging, and engagement.

Speakers:
Marie Smith
Strategic Customer Success Manager, Newsela

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