Cross-Cultural
Storytelling Project
The Cross-Cultural Storytelling Project is a one-of-a-kind, collaborative platform that enables learners and educators around the globe to connect. Through this virtual and easily accessible project, we envision a world where students exchange their cultural stories and educators share their culturally responsive teaching resources and reflections. Aiming to form deep connections and network students and educators, we wish to transform how pedagogical tools are brought into practice. And in doing so, we aspire to form global citizens who are cognizant and respectful of the diversity found across the globe.
This project lets students share their stories about their unique lifestyles, daily experiences, learning opportunities, passions, and everything in between through multicultural communication.
Besides planning multicultural lessons, the other part of our project involves educators from across the globe to share their learning resources and tools, barring the fact that our digital platform provides the best multicultural and diversity resources for teachers. These are expected to be culturally optimized to inspire other educators. Through our cultural virtual platform, we also wish to provide educators a rare opportunity to learn from students and shape their teaching practices accordingly.
Culturally Diverse
Student Stories
Navratri Festival
On 7th October 2021, Thursday marked the beginning of the most auspicious celebration of the year in our family, Navratri.
My Mexcian Culture
At home, we practice Mexican culture. Mexico is a large country in North America. I am so excited for you to learn about my culture! I hope you have fun on my heritage journey!
A MIXTURE of Somali and American Culture
At home we practice a mixture of Somali and American Culture. Somalia is a big country located in east Africa. There are many influences in Somalia.
My Appalachian Culture
My mom’s parents were born in Appalachia and my dad’s mom had Appalachian roots. At home we practice Appalachian and American cultures. America is part of North America.
Educator Voices
The Power of Connections
We can all agree, connecting with our kids is so important, but what about connecting with the real world?
How can you use a Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Approach in your School?
According to US News & World Report, in both 2020 and 2021, the state of New Jersey ranked number one in the public education system.
Translanguaging Like an Artist
Es cuando estoy leyendo (It’s when I’m reading) the book and soñando (dreaming) of other places
3 Steps to Dive Deeper into the Cultural Iceberg
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Important Items to Consider for Supporting Afghan Refugee Students
The following are critical items for schools and teachers to consider for connecting with Afghan students and for their arrival.
Global Lighthouse Studios: Connecting Classrooms Around the World
My name is Donna Guerin and I have been a classroom educator for 22 years.
What Do You Know about Diversity?
When recently asked the question, “What do you know about diversity?,” the person who asked was not genuinely interested in knowing my answer.
Why Cultural Education is Important to Teach at Home and School
At the core of multicultural awareness and inclusion, in our schools and homes, young people,
Cultural Heritage Book Project Design
How does understanding our family heritage help us see connections between ourselves and others?
Become a global educator. Share your multicultural teaching practices with fellow educators and students around the globe. Our interactive project enables you to not just share but also learn and engage with culturally responsive resources. Browse through what others have shared to gain new insights and improve your existing pedagogical toolkit. Let your curiosity for other cultures guide you on this exploratory journey.