{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F83f591cb-742f-4469-8840-c30b721eb693","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"12. Helping ALL Students See Themselves with Guest Jenny LaRocque","description":"\u201cStudents who have pride in their racial background or ethnic background actually do better in school. They feel a sense of belonging. They\u2019re more engaged. Their grades are better. So it\u2019s really important that we instill that pride in those students and really celebrate that we all look different and that\u2019s what makes us beautiful.\u201d - Jenny LaRocque\r\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, I am joined by Jenny LaRocque, a kindergarten teacher who is passionate about including diverse books in her classroom and providing a multicultural curriculum in her classroom. Jenny started the social media movement #allarewelcomeinmyclassroom on June 20th, 2018. She has spoken across the country about implementing culturally responsive teaching and was honored to speak at https://www.iste.org/ (ISTE) and https://www.getyourteachon.com/ (Get Your Teach On). You can follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themulticulturalclassroom/ (@themulticulturalclassroom).\r\n\nJenny and I discuss the beauty and power of using diverse books in the classroom. This interview is loaded with resources and ideas for you to use with your own students to ensure that you are bringing in diverse books and stories and providing more equity for all students.\r\n\nYou can connect with Jenny on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themulticulturalclassroom/ (@themulticulturalclassroom).\r\n\nFor full show notes and more resources, head to https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/jenny-larocque/ (https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/jenny-larocque/)\r\n\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equippingells/message","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/403c61ad-ad7c-44d7-99ad-0e3535e4e559/5hHX2Em29joN-Ak3lVmh-jDT.png"}