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Megan York
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Diversity
Diversity is defined as "the condition of having or being composed of differing elements especially he inclusion of people of different races"
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Diversity. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved August 10, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversity
Diversity covers a wide array of topics including, Race, Gender, Sexuality, Ability, and much more.
Tools and Resources
Diverse Books
Racial Equality Tools and Resources
American Civil Liberties Union
NAACP
Diverse Books
Racial Equality Tools and Resources
American Civil Liberties Union
NAACP
Tools and Resources
The Everybody
NWA Equality
The Everybody
NWA Equality
Tools and Resources
National Rehabilitation Information Center
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Teacher Resources
- Teacher VisionTeach students to respect differences among people in their community and around the world by using these resources for elementary, intermediate, or high school students.
- Edutopia.orgPrepare for cultural diversity in classrooms
- Learning for JusticeIn our work with educators, schools, students and communities, Learning for Justice seeks to uphold the mission of the Southern Poverty Law Center: to be a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people.
- ScholasticToday's classroom is more diverse than ever before. We've compiled tips from experts, lesson plan ideas, and ready-to-go activities that speak to the backgrounds of all your students.
Read Along Books in Our Collection
The Undefeated by Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal
A 2020 Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award
The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.
I Am Jazz by The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere
Just Ask! by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. A #1 New York Times bestseller! Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award! Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges--and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same: When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask.
