2025 Summer Symposium

More than ever, especially in the wake of Illinois new Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards, educators need practical strategies for enacting culturally responsive pedagogy in their classrooms.This presentation by Dr. Eric Junco offers a compelling call to action for educators to embrace transformative teaching practices that address systemic inequalities and foster critical thinking. It highlights the importance of creating an inclusive curriculum that reflects the diversity of student experiences, thereby promoting equity and challenging the status quo. The presentation outlines 8 practical archetypal stances for enacting for implementing social justice pedagogy, including adopting roles like the Counselor, Curriculum Developer, and Activist to empower students and encourage active participation in creating a fair society.