Abstract
Across the United States, in K-12 classrooms, diverse student populations continue to increase, challenging educators to meet student cultural, linguistic, and academic needs. The study examined the best practices related to culturally responsive teaching (CRT) strategies to better meet all students' needs. A qualitative approach was used to collect data from licensed K-12 educators in New Mexico and Colorado. The findings revealed three essential themes: culturally responsive pedagogy, the positive impact of CRT, and the creation of physical spaces to support inclusivity. The findings revealed the significance of building strong relational capacity, encouraging collaboration, supporting multilingualism, and creating effective physical learning environments and challenges in CRT. The significance of the study lies in the identified strategies based on CRT that promote equitable, inclusive, and supportive educational spaces that empower all students to succeed academically and thrive in classroom settings.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, S., Johnson, S., & Reber, R. (2025). Transforming K-12 Classrooms: Ten Essential Strategies for Cultural Responsiveness. Journal of English Learner Education. (17)1.
Retrieved from https://stars.library.ucf.edu/jele/vol17/iss1/4
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