When teachers provide diversity in classroom materials, students connect to the experiences of others—and have their own reflected and valued.
The concept of windows and mirrors was originated by Rudine Sims Bishop, a writer and professor emeritus at Ohio State University, in her 1990 essay “Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors.” Explore Edutopia to learn more about why diverse classroom libraries matter.
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