Punita Rice

culturally responsive teaching

When Students Simplify Their Names: What Teachers Should Understand

May 10, 2019

Some students simplify their names in school—not because they reject their identity, but because of context, fatigue, or past experiences. This post explores why that happens and how educators can…

Ideas from Teachers on How to Pronounce Students’ Names Correctly

October 8, 2018

Teachers share practical, classroom-tested strategies for learning and pronouncing students’ names correctly—and why name pronunciation matters for belonging and respect.

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