What a joy it is to have students from diverse backgrounds and cultures in our classrooms. To honor all of our students, we must we create a classroom environment and share music that reflects the wide variety of personal experiences and perspectives that our students bring with them. That is what Culturally Responsive Teaching is all about. 

Our students come into our music classrooms with assets that can help them connect to the world around them with the help of teachers like you:

• Knowledge
• Passion
• Creativity

When we connect students’ school experience with what they see, hear, and learn in real life, education becomes authentic!

The best ideas come from teachers like you who take the time to share lesson ideas, experiences, and insights. We’ve included a selection of culturally diverse curriculum materials below for teachers, by teachers. To keep essential resources like this flowing, tell us how you weave culturally responsive teaching into your everyday lessons. What have your students connected with most? Become a contributor and reach students far beyond your own classroom walls. 

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We want to hear from you! Join our writing team and share your expertise with other colleagues. We are always seeking high-quality lesson ideas, classroom inspirations, or articles about current trends in K-8 music education.