Culturally Responsive Teaching sounds like a heavy academic term, but it’s actually quite simple: It’s the difference between a student feeling like a guest in your classroom and feeling like they own the place. It isn't a one-time lesson you can give or a special month on the calendar that can be celebrated. It’s a way of being. Here are 10 signs that a classroom is built to see, hear, and support every student: 1. High Standards, Not Just "High Hopes" Responsive teachers do