Ronda Ortiz
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The Impact of Positive Representation in the Classroom
It’s February in the 1980s. I am sitting in my elementary school and it’s Black History Month. Again. I look around and see that I am the only student of color and we are discussing slavery. Again. Th… Read More
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What Role Do Teachers Play in Empowering Students?
The difference between teaching and educating In my last post, I shared how seeing students feel disempowered impacted me as a teacher. I also shared my thoughts about what teachers can do to honor st… Read More
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Being Different Isn’t Wrong
The importance of honoring student identity In my last post, I shared how lack of positive representation in the classroom made me feel disempowered and what I do to make my classroom a safe haven for… Read More
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