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re p res WAYS TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM
STRATEGIES THAT SUPPORT DIVERSITY IN OUR CLASSROOM
 Examine your teaching materials to  Play dress up.
make sure they are appropriate for  Library with books that
the students in your classroom. reflect a wide variety of
 Get to know your students. languages and experiences.
 Be willing to address all or if any • Welcome classroom visitors to
inequality. create occasions for family
 Meet the diverse learning needs of and community lives to
each child. intersect.
 Hire diversely. • Support professional
  development opportunities.