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Validateaffirm The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (CCRTL) provides a wide variety of profes In that time, they have trained nearly 10,000 educators.

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The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (CCRTL) provides a wide variety of professional development workshops, seminars, and events for educators in the area of culturally responsive pedagogy. Dr. Sharroky Hollie, Executive Director, and Carlos Barron, Senior Consultant, have worked with local, state, and national school districts and organizations since 2000. In 200

4, CCRTL organized as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and now has a team of consultants with a variety of expertise. Culturally responsive pedagogy represents a key research-based instructional and organizational approach for educating diverse learners and provides a framework for successfully responding to No Child Left Behind requirements.

09/01/2026

Week 6 is coming! Who else is ready?

We believe that great teaching starts with self-awareness and a commitment to growth. When we coach educators to check t...
08/28/2026

We believe that great teaching starts with self-awareness and a commitment to growth. When we coach educators to check their biases and embrace culturally and linguistically responsiveness, we are not just refining teaching strategies- we are transforming mindsets.

By reflecting on our perspectives and making intentional shifts, we create more inclusive, equitable classrooms where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

08/27/2026

There’s something different about being in the room when Dr. Hollie speaks. The energy is high, the learning is active, and everyone is part of the experience. Dr. Hollie doesn’t just talk about building community; he brings it to life!

This is what it’s like to experience CLR in action. Are you ready to bring this kind of energy to your next professional learning experience?

08/26/2026

5 weeks down… and Week 6 is coming! 👀🔥

The VABB Summer Tour with Dr. Hollie keeps rolling, and we’re getting ready for the next stop!

But if you haven’t been following along, now’s the perfect time to catch up!

🎥 Head over to YouTube and check out the first few videos of the VABB Summer Tour before Week 6 drops!

Week 1: https://youtu.be/1C6kH0Q0Sv0?si=P-RFLuIjs2qIJawY

Weeks 2 & 3: https://youtu.be/Ww-DasBzvws?si=UnaK5EJvUOCs5Ahb

Weeks 4 & 5: https://youtu.be/CdXCekJU7rM?si=5aQuYTaZhFsps-H8

And be sure to hit that subscribe button and bell while you are on YouTube, so you never miss any uploads.

WEEK 6 IS COMING… Are you ready?
Stay Tuned...

08/25/2026

Want to show a little extra love to the page? Send us some Stars!

If you’re enjoying Dr. Hollie’s videos, VABB Summer Tour, podcasts, and all the work we’re doing to promote culturally responsive literacy and learning, you can support the page by sending Facebook Stars!

Every Star is a small way to say - “Keep going—we’re here with you!” 💛

So if you see the ⭐ Stars button on one of our posts or videos, tap it and show some love!

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We love hearing how our work shows up in your classrooms! 💛Feedback like this reminds us why we do what we do. Knowing t...
08/25/2026

We love hearing how our work shows up in your classrooms! 💛

Feedback like this reminds us why we do what we do. Knowing that our programs are helping educators apply what they learn with greater ease and impact means so much to us.

08/25/2026

Have you seen the latest episode of the VABB Summer Tour with Dr. Hollie? 👀

Don’t miss out on the next episode! In the meantime, be sure to catch up on the tour so far. 🎥✨

https://youtu.be/CdXCekJU7rM?si=gY1iPSmOU0dbqDj9

08/21/2026

IT’S PREMIERE TIME! 🚨

Who's ready to hit the road with Dr. Hollie & the VABB Summer Tour?!

🎬 NEW VIDEO PREMIERE:
📍 YouTube @ 1:30 PM PST
https://youtu.be/CdXCekJU7rM?si=omRxeCKGkf30t7xq

Don’t just watch it later—JOIN US FOR THE PREMIERE! 🎉

Come see what happened at the next stop, jump into the chat, and experience the tour with us!

08/21/2026

The VABB Summer Tour Continues | Weeks 4 & 5

The journey continues as Dr. Hollie takes VABB on the road—connecting with educators, sharing ideas, and creating spaces for meaningful conversations around VABBing.

From the travel days to the work in the room, come along for another behind-the-scenes look at the VABB Summer Tour! 🌎

Because the work doesn’t stop when the workshop ends—it continues through the connections, conversations, and reflections that happen along the way.

08/20/2026

The journey continues as Dr. Hollie takes VABB on the road—connecting with educators, sharing ideas, and creating spaces for meaningful conversations around VABB.

From the travel days to the work in the room, come along for another behind-the-scenes look at the VABB Summer Tour! 🌎

Because the work doesn’t stop when the workshop ends—it continues through the connections, conversations, and reflections that happen along the way.

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