As a former English teacher, I taught students to translate African American English to “Standard” American English rather than punish them for their home language.
When you tell students that their language is wrong, you tell them that their cultures & identities are wrong.
— Alyssa Rose (@AH_Belonging) January 7, 2024
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/michaelabramwell/teacher-bans-slang-terms-in-classroom