To expose students to professionals that make a difference and are directly related to their academic trajectory in high school.
To support students in developing a sense of responsibility for their studies, their class, and ultimately themselves.
To build in the routine of students holding one another accountable for learning and presence in class.
To allow students to talk about about themselves using AP resources/materials/guidance for particular parts of students’ stories.
To show that teachers value students’ identities and lives through curriculum.
To consider small ways to help historically underserved students feel welcome and comfortable and to build authentic relationships
To provide students the opportunity to build community with their peers, find commonalities, and develop respect for differences through personal artifacts.
To assess the classroom curricula, content, and resources to ensure a representative approach.
To utilize a culturally responsive approach and lens for math instruction to increase rigor, investment and relevance
To utilize a culturally responsive approach and lens for science instruction to increase rigor, investment and relevance.
