The THENCE Team recommends the book “Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students” by Zaretta Hammond. In this book Hammond introduces us to her concept of the Culture Tree.
The book is also on our reading list this Black History Month and EVERY month as it is an indispensable, and practical guide for classrooms everywhere.
Beginning in March institutional and private subscribers can join reading groups that explore this book through the lens of a practitioner. In other words teachers of elementary, middle and high school are welcome to join! Go to THENCE.us/shop to see subscriptions or a la cart options for joining reading groups, and mentorship programs.