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Culturally and Historically Responsive Elementary Education: Elevating Learning for Every Student
Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Culturally and Historically Responsive Elementary Education: Elevating Learning for Every Student
Presented by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, John Corbally Endowed Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture, University of Illinois Chicago
Moderated by Nita Creekmore, Ed.S., MAT, Literacy Educator, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GA)
Sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group
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In this edWebinar, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad engages elementary educators and school and district leaders in an interactive exploration of culturally and historically responsive education, focusing on cultivating identity, skills, intellect, criticality, and joy. Through modeling and classroom-based examples, Dr. Muhammad shares ways educators can integrate these five pursuits with literacy instruction and the Science of Reading while creating meaningful, affirming learning experiences for students.
Viewers can explore strategies for layering texts, supporting interdisciplinary and social-emotional learning, engaging parents and families, and connecting instruction to students’ local communities. An instructional unit illustrates how these principles come together in practice, with opportunities for attendees to experience selected activities from a student perspective. Viewers can learn practical strategies they can adapt for use in their own classrooms, schools, and districts.
This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-5 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad is the John Corbally Endowed Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago. She has previously served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education, intending to reframe curriculum and instruction today. She is the author of the best-selling books Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. She also co-authored the book Black Girls’ Literacies, published by Routledge. Her Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Model has been adopted across thousands of U.S. schools and districts across Canada. In 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, she was named among the top 1% Edu-Scholar Public Influencers due to her impact on policy and practice. She has led a federal grant with the United States Department of Education to study culturally and historically responsive literacy in STEM classrooms.
About the Moderator
Nita Creekmore, Ed.S., MAT, is a literacy leader, author, presenter, and educational consultant with more than 22 years of experience in K–12 education. She is passionate about helping educators create classrooms where every student feels seen, valued, and inspired to read. Nita is the author of Read Outside Your Bubble and co-author of Every Connection Matters. Through her work, she equips schools with practical, research-based strategies that strengthen literacy, cultivate meaningful relationships, and create lasting impact. Whether teaching students, leading professional learning, or speaking at conferences, Nita's mission is simple: love deeply, teach intentionally, and bless others through education.
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