The Responsive Classroom: Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy | Transform.Ed Briefing #132
Inside the Briefing: From embedding social justice into daily classroom practice to cultivating culturally sustaining pedagogy for equitable learning.
Quick Updates 🔔
🌍✨ International Conference On Transformative Education (ICTE-2025)
Join the International Conference on Transformative Education 2025 (ICTE 2025) from November 11-13, 2025. As education faces a triple crisis of equity and inclusion; quality; and relevance, this is your chance to engage with thought leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and educators in shaping the future of education. Register now and be part of this transformative discourse. Don’t forget to invite friends and colleagues who share your passion for education.
Nominations for the ICTE 2025 Awards are Now Open!🎉
We are excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the ICTE 2025 Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions in advancing transformative education and global citizenship.
Do you know an individual, school, or organization driving meaningful change in education? Nominate them today! Learn more about awards at GCF here.
Deadline to apply/nominate for the award: October 1, 2025
Please Note: The Global Citizenship Foundation does not charge any fee for award nominations or participation. Let’s come together to spotlight those reimagining education for individual and societal flourishing.
Big Ideas 💡
How Can We Mainstream and Advance Global Citizenship Education in Formal Education Systems?
By Aaryan Salman | .ed Magazine
What the Term “Culturally Sustaining Practices” Means for Education in Today’s Classrooms
By Altheria Caldera | IDRA Newsletter
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which teacher action best brings social justice into daily classroom life?” The breakdown of the result is as follows:
The results showed an even split between two key practices. Facilitating dialogue circles and introducing holistic micro-projects each received 50% of the votes, reflecting a shared belief in both participatory discussion and hands-on, integrated learning as pathways to daily social-justice practice. Meanwhile, co-designing schedules with students, using identity-affirming texts, and using participatory assessments did not receive any votes, suggesting respondents currently see greater immediate impact in dialogue and project-based approaches over structural or text-based strategies.
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
UNESCO Guidelines on Intercultural Education
By UNESCO
These guidelines stress the importance of intercultural dialogue and tolerance, framing it within a human rights perspective. It discusses how education should foster understanding among different cultures and promote the capacity of governments to provide equitable public and social life.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Nov 11 - 13 | PAID ENTRY >> International Conference on Transformative Education 2025 ( ICTE 2025)
This is an Online Annual Event hosted by Global Citizenship Foundation.
Sep 29 | FREE ENTRY >> 7th Annual K-12 Private School Fair - InAmerica Education
This is an Online Event hosted by Eventbrite.
Sep 29 | FREE ENTRY >> Engaging Multilingual Learners Across Content Areas: Authentic and Meaningful Practices
This is an Online Event hosted by edWeb.
Oct 01 | FREE ENTRY >> Unlocking Student Success Strategies
This is an Online Event hosted by Eventbrite.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » The Hate U Give
“The Hate U Give” is a powerful film that directly connects to the concept of a culturally sustaining responsive classroom by centering the lived experiences of students of color. It helps educators understand the complex reality of “code-switching” for students like Starr, who must navigate between her Black neighborhood and her predominantly white school. The movie validates her identity and cultural background, providing a platform to discuss racial injustice and activism in a way that is relevant and meaningful to students, thereby helping them feel seen and heard in the classroom.
Documentary » A Walk in My Shoes: Social Justice in Education
Produced by the K-State College of Education, this documentary delves into the complexities of American society, including issues such as poverty, race relations, gender equity, cultural identity, and privilege. It features personal stories of individuals navigating the educational system while dealing with these challenges, providing a deep and nuanced look at social justice in education. The film serves as a vital tool for educators by offering a deep and nuanced look at how to create a classroom environment that not only respects but actively affirms and uses students’ cultural identities as a foundation for learning and growth.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Justice at Work
A self-paced online course that teaches to apply a justice and equity lens at work. It examines the relationship between power and identity to help participants build a more just and equitable environment beyond standard DEI training.
By Freedom Lifted
Books 📚
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies: Teaching and Learning for Justice in a Changing World
By Django Paris and H. Samy Alim
Community Connect 💭
Developing and growing cultural awareness in the classroom entails more than just teaching about equality and fairness; it involves creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected; and appreciation for cultural diversity is embedded into the students’ mindset. It is about integrating principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into our daily interactions and lesson plans. What strategies have you found effective in promoting social justice within your classroom?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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Job Opportunities 📥
Academic and Research Positions (University Level)
🇭🇰 Director of English Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon. (Deadline: 15 Oct 2025)
🇺🇸 Assistant Professor Higher Education Leadership, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. (Deadline: 15 Oct 2025)
🇺🇸 Assistant Teaching Professor, Mississippi State University, Starkville. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇯🇵 Associate Professor/Lecturer (Business, Tenure Track), Soka University, Tokyo. (Deadline: 30 Sept 2025)
Leadership and Administrative Roles (University Level)
🇮🇳 Director of Research and Enterprise, University of Southampton Delhi, Gurgaon. (Deadline: 05 Oct 2025)
🇨🇦 Dean, Faculty of Culture + Community, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver. (Deadline: 31 Oct 2025)
🇺🇸 Associate Dean for College of Education, Western Oregon University, Monmouth. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇸🇬 Assistant Dean (Global Engagement), National University of Singapore, Singapore. (Deadline: 01 Oct 2025)
🇰🇿 Associate Dean and Open Rank Professor of Law, Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research, Almaty. (Deadline: 04 Nov 2025)
🇺🇸 UAF Chancellor, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇭🇰 Head of Department of Neuroscience, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
School Leadership and Administrative Roles
🇬🇧 Head of Department - English, Rivington and Blackrod High School, Manchester. (Deadline: 03 Oct 2025)
🇩🇪 Principal Secondary School, Berlin Metropolitan School, Berlin. (Deadline: 19 Dec 2025)
🇲🇾 Head of Primary, Nexus International School Malaysia, Putrajaya. (Deadline: 10 Oct 2025)
🇸🇦 Pedagogical Coordinator (Tentative), KAUST Schools, Thuwal. (Deadline: 16 Oct 2025)
K-12 Teaching Opportunities
🇦🇺 English Teacher, Talent Focus Recruitment, Melbourne. (Deadline: 10 Oct 2025)
🇪🇬 Design and Technology KS3-KS5 Teacher, Cairo English School, Cairo. (Deadline: 30 Sep 2025)
🇳🇬 History Teacher, Charterhouse Lagos, Lekki. (Deadline: 03 Oct 2025)
🇨🇳 Computer Science Teacher, The King’s School Shenzhen International , Guangdong. (Deadline: 30 Sep 2025)
🇦🇺 Primary Teacher, Talent Focus Recruitment, Queensland. (Deadline: 08 Oct 2025)
INGO & NGO (Global Organizations)
🇵🇸 Early Childhood Development Facilitator, International Rescue Committee, Ramallah. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇮🇹 Educator, International Rescue Committee, Milan. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇸🇸 Education Project Officer, Save the Children International, Akobo. (Deadline: 25 Sep 2025)
🇵🇰 Baghbaan Programme, The Citizens Foundation, Karachi. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇵🇸 Volunteer with Palestinian Children, Engage in Palestine, Hebron. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇨🇲 Senior People & Culture Coordinator, International Rescue Committee, Yaoundé. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇧🇩 Manager/Senior Manager-Human Resources, International Rescue Committee, Cox’s Bazar. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
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The Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading specialist international organization based in South Asia (NCR Delhi, India) and the European Union (Tallinn, Estonia). Its principal mandate is to realize the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development). Since 2016, the GCF has impacted education in 70+ countries, striving to transform education for human and planetary flourishing.
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