Emir Davis

CESD, Lake Oswego, WWSD Tribe!  It was truly awe-inspiring to see the collaboration among the groups during the Strategy Building for Advocacy & Community Action exercise. Folks crafted their plan, presented it, asked difficult questions, and offered help. There was a moment when I thought to myself, "This group is full of all kinds of capital, and I’m excited to see you make an even more significant impact in your school/district communities."  One of the plans sought to address the lack of focus on cultural diversity in their school’s curriculum. Here are a few resources: • Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain" by Zaretta Hammond - Explores the neuroscience behind teaching and learning in a culturally responsive way. • Learning for Justice • https://www.zinnedproject.org/