When we teach can we make it easier for new knowledge to be acquired? Insights from neuroscientist Dr. Ken Wesson on how movement supports the encoding process.

Black: The Many Wonders of our World is the new book written by Nancy Johnson James and Constance Moore.  They speak about the intention and process of their new book which is inspiring readers and building creating new ways to connect with color and life.  Images discussed in show are of two flowers and petals or drops on one side of the page.  Flower petals are assortment of bright colors, pinks, yellows, oranges and blues and black. Second image discussed is of a woman with braids in her hair, two trees on the opposite page, two shadowy figures that look like shadows of the trees and also black panthers, and a bright yellow sun.  The last image discussed is an ocean wave with heavy drops of black and blue rain from a dark black and blue cloud.  On the opposite page are blackberries gathered like a cloud. 

Culturally Responsive Teaching embodies LARJ conditions.  Hear how Mariah describes the role of love, art and racial justice in teaching and learning.