Contents
Welcome Letter from Dr. Francisco Durán
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Access and Equity Why Rising Voices?
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Elevating Latino Stories
The Magic of Being Seen by Sulma Arzu-Brown
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Teaching With Rising Voices Books Rising Voices in Your Classroom
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The Power of Reading Aloud
Rising Voices Themes and Anchor Texts Using the Anchor Texts and Teaching Cards Ending Cultural Apartheid by John Leguizamo
Building Social-Emotional Awareness
Linguistically and Culturally Responsive and Respectful Teaching Tips
Promoting Independent Reading
Writing and Other Creative Responses to Texts
Connecting Cultures, Raising Expectations by Dr. Maria Armstrong
Conferring With Children
Building Beyond This Rising Voices Library
Additional Resources Connecting With Families
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Using Your Rising Voices Website
To Find Out More Notable Latinos
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Rising Voices Lessons at a Glance Rising Voices Research Base
Bibliography
Teacher’s Guide • 3
Sample Teacher’s Guide 3
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