Culturally Responsive Instruction allows teachers to identify and understand the needs, assets, and culture of those they serve. "Kids don't care what you know, until they know you care". If teachers do not take proactive approaches to get to know kids, they will be missing opportunities for deeper learning. Culturally responsive teaching has nothing to do with Critical Race Theory. Just as adults want to be validated and affirmed in their work place and/or homes, children essentially want the same. How can one be affirmed if you do know about them or their experience? This is absolutely the right thing to do!