Broaden your circle: Several of my students have parents that own different restaurants. I want to go to them and try the food and connect with these students through their culture and food. This leads into step two: Practice empathy with the “others” already in your life. There are a lot of things that I may have in common with my students and this helps to create a safe classroom. This can open up communication with the students and they can feel more comfortable answering questions or working in groups.
