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Who We Are
What if embracing culturally responsive-sustaining education (CRSE) was the key to unlocking students' full academic and personal potential?
Our why.....
As educators, we frequently face the challenge of improving and uplifting the achievements of our youth, particularly those who have been historically marginalized. Our efforts to enhance student ownership and agency are often hindered by an educational system fraught with structural inequities stemming from long-standing historical, cultural, and institutional injustices. Consequently, our culturally and linguistically diverse students have not been afforded the same opportunities to cultivate the habits of mind and cognitive abilities necessary for independent learning (Hammond, 2015).
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We believe EACH student deserves to experience authentic, meaningful learning that fosters self-empowerment, confidence, and self-reliance. Dr. Muhammad (2020) highlights, “...educators don’t need to empower youth or give them brilliance or genius. Instead, they need to cultivate the genius that is already within them. Genius is the brilliance, intellect, ability, cleverness, and artistry that has been flowing through our students’ minds and spirits across generations.”
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This inherent genius can be unlocked when we commit to delivering a Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) to our students.
But why CRSE? Why now?
Hear from some of our amazing teachers and administrators.....
"Makes student feels interested in their work because they are a part of it, rather than being told. Gives students the opportunity to make connections which will promote self confidence and joy!"
"Teachers develop a better understanding of how to use our students’ customs, characteristics, experiences, and perspectives as tools for better classroom instruction."
"It helps students see themselves belonging in their schools, which leads to more engagement and success."