Thanks to the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity for this invaluable resource for schools committed to educational equity. School personnel understand how student learning is influenced by individual experience, gender, talents, and prior learning, as well as language, culture, family, and community values. Policies are in place to ensure that schools and school personnel respect diversity. Clear procedures exist for resolving discrimination and harassment complaints of students and school personnel. Acceptable behavior, language, and dress standards are clearly identified and non-discriminatory.
Disciplinary policies are clear and penalties are equal for all students.
Published documents, informational brochures, school-wide displays, and visual materials portray females and males of varied racial, ethnic, age, and ability groups in a variety of roles. Respectful behavior is modeled and reinforced so students develop positive views of themselves and their futures. Inclusive language is used by all those in the educational environment including students and staff. 1 Students know how to work and relate effectively across genders, cultures, and abilities. Students possess knowledge of laws, ethics, and dynamics related to discrimination, bias, prejudice, and stereotyping in the learning environment and workplace that are age and developmentally appropriate.