Equity & Diversity
Insights into how issues of equity, diversity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religious beliefs impact schools
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Equity & Diversity Leader To Learn From Meet the DEI Leader Using Data鈥攁nd Heart鈥攖o Foster Student BelongingA district's DEI director uses data and an approachable style to do his work despite a challenging political environment.
Equity & Diversity Q&A Keeping DEI Work Alive in a Hostile Political ClimateDiversity, equity, and inclusion remains a target for criticism and elimination. A DEI director is navigating his way through it.
Equity & Diversity What the Latest Civil Rights Data Show About Racial Disparities in SchoolsThe U.S. Department of Education released new data from 2021-22 covering students' access to STEM courses, school discipline, and more.
Equity & Diversity Opinion No, Culturally Responsive Education Is Not a Synonym for CRTIf you're confused about what culturally responsive teaching means, here is guidance from educators on how to avoid common misconceptions.Equity & Diversity Spotlight Spotlight on EquityThis Spotlight will help you explore critical issues related to DEI, as well as strategies to address disparities in access and opportunity.
Equity & Diversity Opinion The Fight Over DEI Continues. Can We Find Common Ground?Polarizing discussion topics in education can spark a vicious cycle of blame. Is it possible to come to a mutual understanding?
Equity & Diversity Opinion You Need to Understand Culturally Responsive Teaching Before You Can Do ItToo often, teachers focus solely on the content. They need to move beyond that and get out of their comfort zones.
Equity & Diversity Opinion How Can Educators Strike a Healthy Balance on Diversity and Inclusion?DEI advocates and opponents both have good points鈥攁nd both can go too far.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Equity or Equality: Only One of These Sets Students Up for SuccessThree educators offer ideas for how to create an equitable classroom learning experience for students.
Equity & Diversity Here's How Many High Schoolers Are Transgender鈥攁nd How They're Faring in SchoolsFor the first time, national data show how many high school students identify as transgender or gender-questioning.
Equity & Diversity Why It's Important to Recruit More School Counselors of ColorMany students of color say they want to talk to someone who looks like them.
Equity & Diversity What Works to Help Students of Color Feel Like They Belong at SchoolNew research focuses on how ethnic studies classes and local partnerships can help students of all races feel they belong in school.
Equity & Diversity It's Banned Books Week. Have the Challenges to Books Slowed Down?Attempts to ban books in public schools are still prevalent, according to two new reports.
Equity & Diversity Educators Tend to View Black Girls More Harshly. Here Are the ConsequencesSchools discipline Black girls more frequently and severely than their white peers鈥攅ven for similar incidents.
Equity & Diversity Students Fell Behind During the Pandemic. Who Stayed Behind?Not enough students are receiving the support they need, and there's a disproportionate toll on the most vulnerable students.
