Zaretta Hammond is a dedicated advocate for equity, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching, drawing from her extensive experience as an English teacher and instructional designer. She focuses on empowering educators to understand and implement approaches that foster student success by creating learning environments that honor and leverage students' cultural backgrounds. Her work emphasizes developing essential reading and writing skills, particularly for underserved populations, ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive. Hammond's approach is rooted in research and practical application, aiming to transform educational practices.
Written in a teacher-friendly manner, this resource builds teacher capacity for addressing the needs of underserved students by presenting high-leverage instructional strategies that are informed by the latest findings in neuroscience and cognition, as well as culturally-responsive instruction.