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What influence does culture have on a student’s school success?

  • Page 1: Culture
  • Page 2: Cultural Responsiveness
  • Page 3: Culturally Responsive Instruction

How does linguistic diversity influence classroom performance?

  • Page 4: Communication
  • Page 5: Language Acquisition
  • Page 6: Linguistic Supports

What impact do culture and language have on a family’s involvement in school and on their child’s education?

  • Page 7: Promoting Family Involvement

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The IRIS Center. (2009). Cultural and linguistic differences: What teachers should know. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/clde/

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