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We spoke with Juan Bonilla-Olmos, Kayla Brown, Hannah Jones, Grady Anderson, and Shamadre Chambliss (pictured left to right) from CodeRVA Regional High School. CodeRVA is an innovative new school in Richmond, VA that focuses on online learning, technology, computer science, and coding. We talked about what led them to enroll in CodeRVA and what they thought about this new approach to public education. You can learn more at www.coderva.org.

Listen to Solitia Wilson discussing her action research project: Teachers Working Together for Early Childhood Transition into Special Education Self Contained Classes

Listen to Patricia Woodberry (Richmond Public Schools) discussing her action research project: Talent Development in Gifted Education: The Road to Equity

Listen to Brandi Walker (Colonial Heights Public Schools) discussing her action research project: Using Multicultural Literature to Improve Student Relationships and Reduce Classroom Distractions

Listen to Cindy Sinanian (Hanover County Public Schools) discuss her action research project: Measuring Prejudice and Promoting Allophilia in a Suburban, Middle-School Language Arts Classroom

Listen to Maria Negron (Chesterfield County Public Schools) discuss her action research project: Empowering Latino Students to Defy Societal Labels

Listen to Lillie Jones (Henrico County Public Schools) discussing her action research study: The Intentional Inclusion of Race and Racism Dialogue in Classroom Discussions

Listen to Debi Carper (Colonial Heights Public Schools) discussing her action research project: Reading is a Critical Skill! Understand and Addressing the Factors Faced by Challenged Readers

Listen to Kim Bell (Chesterfield County Public Schools) discuss her action research project: Diversity in Student Grouping and the Impact on Student Engagement and Achievement.

As a part of the Professional Development for Success in Culturally Diverse Schools MERC study, we spoke with teachers engaged in action research projects in their classrooms focused on culturally responsive practices. Check out our conversation with Cindy Sinanian and Solitia Wilson from Hanover County Public Schools, Jenny Smith from Henrico County Public Schools, and Hillary Parkhouse from the VCU School of Education about how teachers can capitalize on the opportunity of increasing diversity in their classrooms.