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Culture, Race, and Equity
Research shows the whole child approach to teaching and learning leads to long-term student success in school. When educators understand the powerful intersection between identity and learning, they can better develop the practices and curricula that help all students thrive. In our work with schools, cultural institutions, and learning communities, we bridge the gap between research, practice, and policy to create true inclusion and belonging in educational settings. We assess, teach, and train educators in culturally responsive practices that honor and value the full identity of students—with a focus on isolating race—and help guide participants in understanding the ways in which systemic structures and unconscious biases can perpetuate a system of harm. Through this work, we help shift the daily practices of teachers and leaders to improve equity in education for all.
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Our Work in Action
![Rajeeyah Finnie-Myers](https://s3.amazonaws.com/bankstreet-wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rajeeyah-Finnie-Myers-1-250x250.png)
![Emily Jones, CCRE](https://s3.amazonaws.com/bankstreet-wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/EJones-250x250.jpg)
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