#15 How Black History Leaders Can Help Our Students Feel Seen

Send us Fan MailWe work tirelessly to ensure our students feel safe to take risks in our math classroom communities. But to achieve that safety, our students need to be fully seen for who they truly are. By using the words of Black Mathematicians and other diverse math leaders we can empower and inspire our students to feel like they belong in our math classrooms. In this episode you will learn: How representation helps create a sense of belonging and safety for our students  Ways we can truly see our students & their identities  How quotes can help you fit it all into your math block Month’s to be aware of:  ✨Black History Month- February ✨Asian Pacific American Month- May ✨Hispanic Heritage Month- Sept 15-Oct 15 ✨Indigenous People’s Month- November✨PRIDE- June   🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂 Links Mentioned in the Episode:  🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions  RELATED BLOG POSTS: 👉🏾Black History Leaders Can Help Students Feel Seen (BLOG)  👉🏾Black History Figures Inspire Math Classes (on MiddleWeb.com 👉🏾Black History Leaders that Empower Students (BLOG POST) 👉🏾Black History Month People (BLOG POST)  👉🏾3 Ways to Use Black History Quotes in Your Class RELATED RESOURCES: 🤍 Math Affirmations  🤍 Math Classroom Norms  🤍 Classroom Community Resource Bundle  🤍 Math Stories Autobiography Writing Project Download your free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions  Send me a DM on