Ethnic Studies in Elementary Classrooms by Dr. Keith Barton
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Michelle Herczog
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Project CRESC - CA Ethnic Studies Repository & Hub
Ethnic Studies in Elementary Classrooms by Dr. Keith Barton
Join Keith C. Barton, Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana University, and Rebecca Valbuena, Teacher Educator at Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Education and Integrative Studies, as they share strategies for introducing Ethnic Studies to young learners. This session includes a detailed narrative framework and a curated list of children’s literature, offering guidance on how to select meaningful and accurate stories. Learn how to create impactful classroom activities that re-center marginalized narratives and promote equity in learning.
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1. Los Angeles County Office of Education. "Ethnic Studies." Accessed January 23, 2025. [https://www.lacoe.edu/services/curriculum-instruction/history-social-science/ethnic-studies#accordion-b9374e570a-item-51220f21be](https://www.lacoe.edu/services/curriculum-instruction/history-social-science/ethnic-studies#accordion-b9374e570a-item-51220f21be).
2. YouTube. "Ethnic Studies in Elementary Schools | Featuring Keith Barton and Rebecca Valbuena." Uploaded by Los Angeles County Office of Education, March 16, 2023. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O3eaHxf62M&t=1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O3eaHxf62M&t=1s).