Affirming Identities | Learning Condition Guide

Uploaded on: April 7, 2022

Primary Author(s): UChicago Consortium on School Research

Students feel more connected to and motivated in classes that recognize and affirm their backgrounds and identities—when they experience affirming identities. Created to support Cultivate and Elevate users or any educators interested in improving learning conditions, this guide introduces research, principles, practices, and measures related to affirming identities.

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