As the world faced COVID-19 and racial injustice, a science teacher sought ways to address racism in the classroom. Inspired by the connection between redlining and urban heat islands, they developed a physics unit on thermal energy tied to social justice. This led to creating resources and a course to empower teachers to integrate real-world issues into STEM education.
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Blog Equity Teaching Strategies Integrating Social Justice Issues in Science ClassroomsView Resource -
Blog Equity Teacher Leadership Leveraging Assets of Multilingual Learners View Resource -
Blog Equity Teaching Strategies How an understanding of status can improve your teachingStatus imbalances in student groups can affect participation and learning, with higher-status students often dominating discussions. By recognizing and addressing these imbalances, teachers can create a more inclusive classroom, encouraging all students to engage, share their reasoning, and take academic risks.
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Blog Equity Teaching Strategies What does it mean to do math or science?Raised in a Caribbean household, I perceived “What are you doing?” as judgment. This carried over to teaching, where I overemphasized correctness. Now, in professional development, I focus on fostering a broader view of “doing” in math and science, encouraging exploration and curiosity in students.
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Blog Equity Teaching Strategies Connecting High School Science to Sociocultural IssuesRosiane Lesperance’s Edutopia article, published on January 5, 2024, explores connecting science education to social issues in high school.