What Are Students Learning About Culture From US?

Classroom culture is often discussed in terms of student behavior, but culture does nott begin with students. Culture begins with educators.

In this reflective episode of The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment, Dr. Lashawnte invites educators to pause and examine the unspoken lessons students learn every day. Through tone, consistency, language, emotional regulation, and follow-through, teachers model what is valued, what feels safe, and what it means to belong in a learning space.

This episode challenges listeners to move beyond rules and procedures and consider how their daily actions shape classroom culture, intentionally or unintentionally. Designed for K–12 educators, instructional leaders, and coaches, the conversation emphasizes awareness over perfection and growth over judgment.

Listeners will leave with practical reflection prompts and encouragement to make small, purposeful shifts that strengthen classroom culture and support student learning.