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<p>Culturally responsive pedagogy, literacy, and English learner education expert Socorro Herrera has updated this bestseller to clarify focus, and redefine concepts for the continued professional development of educators serving culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. Teaching strategies and tools have been updated to reflect important new brain research and to keep pace with the ever-changing demographics and constant shift in expectations for K-12 students. Herrera has also revised the structure and format of the book to help educators find information quickly while working in highly cmplex and demanding environments.</p> <p>New for the Second Edition includes: teaching strategies and tools based on the most current knowledge in the field; authentic classroom artifacts that hve been collected from teachers across the country; glossary of key tems providing an quxillary resource for current readers and for future applications of content in professional practice; and updated excepts from grade-level classroom teachers clarifying practice with CLd students and fmilies.</p> <p>Grounded in the latest theory and with more user-friendly features, the Second Edition of <i>Biography-Driven Culturally Responsive Teaching</i> will help educators to relfect on their assumptions and perspectives, integrate best practices, and accelerate CLD students' academic learning.</p>