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 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 Biden Apologizes to Native Americans for 'Sin' of Federal Boarding 69传媒The president issues a formal apology in Indian Country for the abuses and deaths.
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 69传媒 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 69传媒For 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 69传媒 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 Consequences69传媒 discipline Black girls more frequently and severely than their white peers鈥攅ven for similar incidents.
Equity & Diversity 69传媒 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.
Equity & Diversity Another State Could Mandate Period Education. Will It Catch On?Few states mandate menstrual education, as lawmakers nationally scrutinize what can be discussed about gender in the classroom.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 13 Ways Educators Get Culturally Responsive Teaching WrongSome teachers believe adding a few culturally relevant texts or activities to the existing curricula is sufficient. It's not.
Equity & Diversity Explainer Religion in Public 69传媒, ExplainedPublic schools cannot promote any particular religion, and they must respect the individual religious beliefs of students and staff.
