I Am Somebody Affirmation

Research shows that the use of self-affirmations can help to improve Black students’ academic performance (Hanselman, Bruch, Gamoran, & Borman, 2014). The I Am Somebody Affirmation can be used to help students speak into existence what you want them to believe about themselves and what you as a teacher, family or community member want them to know you believe about them as well. This positive self talk has proven outcomes for increased academic and behavioral outcomes.This tool is highly popular and being used across the country by students and teachers from diverse backgrounds.