Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Take a Look at Our Programs in Action

CLR work involves authentically representing various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, but also ensuring that students can draw connections between the instruction they receive and their own cultural and linguistic identities. Here are a few examples of how Curriculum Associates integrates these practices into our products.

As Brave As You

An excerpt from the published book As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds, a Krikus Award Finalist, Schneider Family Book Award Winner, and Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book

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The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

An excerpt from the published book The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya, featuring concepts of family and work life within Cuban-American culture

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American Sign Language Representation

An excerpt focusing on American Sign Language at concerts, showcasing how events can be made more accessible for a wider audience

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Mathematics with Multicultural Contexts

A word problem focusing on a samosa recipe, which provides students with a sentence defining the term and a visual to help them understand the word in the context of the problem

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i-Ready Classroom Math Try-Discuss-Connect Routine example.

Try–Discuss–Connect Grades 6–8 Example

The Try–Discuss–Connect instructional routine sparks meaningful partner and whole class discussions that honor the unique perspectives and experiences each learner brings.

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Connect to Culture Grades 6–8

The i-Ready Classroom Mathematics Grades 6–8 Teacher's Guide Connect to Culture sections provide ideas to increase engagement and connections with the diverse background and experiences of students.

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i-Ready Classroom Mathematics Family Letter.

Family Letters in Multiple Languages (Grades K–8)

Family Letters are available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Tagalog, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali (Grades K–5), and Amharic (Grades K–5).