Zaretta
Hammond


Zaretta Hammond is a teacher educator and the author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. She has a passion for books and teaching reading. She blogs at www.ready4rigor.com.

Articles by Zaretta

Cultural Responsiveness Starts with Real Caring

Culturally responsive teaching is really about building relationships and validating students. Ensuring the academic success of students takes care and a little tough love.