This shows how teachers can use the conversations they hear in class to develop their lessons on important cultural topics. He sees that there is a need to educate students because they are not aware about certain topics like different hair types.

Scaffolding is dependent on a student's grade level. They are expected to eventually not need the scaffolds and work independently. The complexity demands focuses on a gradual release of responsibility. Students need to be challenged along with getting support from scaffolds when needed.

Creating a welcoming and affirming space is important because it promotes inclusivity. It makes students aware that they are different from each other in terms of their race, social class, gender, and other aspects but they can still discuss and learn from each other. They are not just learning from one certain perspective but rather a variety. There should be respectful conversations even if there are disagreements. Students need to discuss with those that have a different point of view from them in order to promote critical thinking and open-mindedness.

It is important to not have one book representing a group of people. There should be several books on a topic or group of people because one single story should not define everyone. When children read about the same topic in different books, they can become more open-minded rather than close-minded because they have read about different perspectives and points of view. People can go through the same problem but experience it in a different way.