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13 One School's Journey to Implementing Identity Workspaces and Culturally Responsive Education

A physically, intellectually, and emotionally safe environment is essential to student learning and well-being in schools. Join administrators from a school designed for gifted learners as they discuss the power of identity work and affinity groups in promoting culturally responsive education. Discussion topics include a history of affinity groups, educational resources and experiences, and the administrative infrastructure needed to support this initiative.

Author(s):

Tiffany Blassingame
tblassingame@midtowninternationalschool.com
Midtown International School
United States

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Tiffany Blassingame is the Director of Academics at Midtown International School. She supports cultural diversity and underrepresented gifted populations in both the public and independent school sectors. Tiffany is a graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has a Master’s degree from Clemson University in Education Administration with endorsements in both reading and gifted education. She has worked in both private and public schools. Additionally, Tiffany works as an educational consultant offering STEM and Literacy opportunities to students in rural communities as well as helping students and families as an Academic Life Coach.

 


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