Everyone is Welcome: Establishing Inclusive Classrooms

Advertisement

Originally published in TEACH Magazine, January/February 2022 Issue

By Britt Jungck

The children need us. We are entering a very critical period in the field of education, and the responsibility to “show up” for our students has never been greater. Last year, as I witnessed the toll this pandemic was taking on my own kids, I realized that not only were my students hurting, but young people everywhere were struggling. It seemed like the perfect time for a change.

Teaching has been a part of my identity since 2003. I’ve taught in all kinds of different environments: a tiny village of 750, an urban district with systemic poverty issues, a middle-class town with little diversity—even community and private colleges.

In 2020 I started working for a new school district, right in the middle of the pandemic. As classes moved online and curriculum and basic routines became the sole focus, I noticed a light was shone on the inherent biases present in many schools. Within my own classroom, I was suddenly hyper-aware of how the lack of representative curriculum, combined with feelings of isolation brought on by the pandemic, was harming students. This became a revelatory moment for me, and I decided to make some changes.

Subscribe to Keep Reading

🔑 You’re one step away from unlocking premium content.
Subscribe now for just $15.99/year and get full access!
If you’re already subscribed, please .
Avatar photo

Britt Jungck is a licensed Master Educator for the State of Iowa. She gets her joy out of inspiring students to read and find themselves in books. She has been working with K–12 students all over Iowa since 2003, and is currently earning her PhD in Education with an emphasis in Social and Cultural Studies & Public Policy from Iowa State University.

Education News

Nominations Open for Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program

Nominations are accepted through August 3. Ten finalists will advance to a public vote for the chance to win the Grand Prize—valued at approximately $16,000 in cash and prizes.

New School Safety Trends Report Shows Training and Technology Are Saving Lives in U.S. Schools

CENTEGIX’s 2025 School Safety Trends Report reveals a national movement toward proactive, integrated school safety strategies, including campus mapping.

Girls Experienced Disproportionate Setbacks in STEM Skills Post-COVID

COVID-19 has been an unequal crisis, disrupting learning more deeply for some student groups than others.

For 8th Straight Year, 100% of Success Academy Grads Accepted to 4-Year Colleges

66% of students were accepted to selective institutions. Graduates were awarded more than $20 million in financial aid.

Join Our Newsletter

Get 10% off a subscription, monthly giveaways, and the latest updates—straight to your inbox!

Britt Jungck
Britt Jungck
Britt Jungck is a licensed Master Educator for the State of Iowa. She gets her joy out of inspiring students to read and find themselves in books. She has been working with K–12 students all over Iowa since 2003, and is currently earning her PhD in Education with an emphasis in Social and Cultural Studies & Public Policy from Iowa State University.

Advertisement

Read More

The Power of Music and Melody: Using Songs to Engage Young Learners

By harnessing the power of music, teachers can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that also improves concentration, focus, and retention.

Nominations Open for Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program

Nominations are accepted through August 3. Ten finalists will advance to a public vote for the chance to win the Grand Prize—valued at approximately $16,000 in cash and prizes.

Real (and Really Funny) Math

I'm an author of math books, which may sound like a dry job, but that’s exactly why I do it. It’s my goal to show kids that math can be fun (and funny!)

New School Safety Trends Report Shows Training and Technology Are Saving Lives in U.S. Schools

CENTEGIX’s 2025 School Safety Trends Report reveals a national movement toward proactive, integrated school safety strategies, including campus mapping.

Exploring Indigenous Culture Through the Senses: A Transformative Learning Experience

At McKenzie Towne School in Alberta, students are learning through touch, scent, and sound with the Indigenous Sensory Box Project.

The Positive Impacts of Computer Science: What Every Teacher and Administrator Should Know

After working as both a teacher and an administrator, I know how much of a difference it can make when school leaders truly appreciate the power of computer science.
free online video slots | y8 2 người | quay thử tìm cặp số may mắn | hells grannies slot | seneca ny casino | download king tips | thư upu năm 2024 | code free fire 2021 | xs khanh hoa thu 4 | lich thi dau u23 chau a 2024 | lions pride slot | old slot machines for sale | casino hoiana | link sopcast bong da | fifa mobile hàn quốc mới nhất | antique slot machines for sale | korean bj com | voucher shopee 1 triệu | 007 casino | iphone 8 sim slot | slot minecraft | soi cau tg | venetian casino las vegas | đặc biệt theo năm | avatar câu cá | hai số cuối giải đặc biệt | dynamite digger slot | casino stud poker | dragon island slot | casino hội an | casino bola | no deposit bonus casino australia | cryptocurrency casino usa | mơ thấy tiền đánh con gì | table mountain casino friant | casino deutsch | ket qua 1 | online casino | slot seal | casino with poker tables near me | aristocrat slots | ibongda pro | top casino games | iphone 8 sim slot | halloween jack slot | gai goi vip sai gon | cassava slot sites | best online live roulette casino | thống kê lo | mayfair casino london | slots lv bonus | lich thi dau msi 2023 | 8 day casino | dead or alive slot | tipico casino | highest paying online casino | thống kê loto | bet365 casino review | poisoned apple slot | buffalo rising megaways slot | xsmn 21 11 2022 | canon 2900 driver 32 bit | irish slots casino | gunny viet | những bài hát karaoke hay nhất | ban yourself from casino | chơi casino trực tuyến trên điện thoại cvproducts | biloxi casino buffets |