MENU INQUIRE VERACROSS PORTALS (OPENS IN NEW WINDOW/TAB) ALUMNI QUICKLINKS Search Toggle Lexicon for Pluralism A common, working language facilitates greater communication, deepening our understanding of each other, our ideals, pedagogy, curriculum and practices. This list of terms is designed to help establish a shared understanding of the ideas essential to our pluralistic community. No list can be comprehensive, and we recognize that both denotation and connotation change over time. We will iterate this lexicon to reflect the evolution of the community’s needs, current practices and aspirations. In 2018-19, Blake’s Common Language Task Force developed this lexicon reflecting the school’s commitment to pluralism. ABILITY ACCESS AFFINITY GROUPS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DISCRIMINATION EQUITY GENDER IDENTITY GLOBAL COMPETENCE IDENTITY INCLUSION INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE LEARNING DIFFERENCE LGBTQIA+ PLURALISM PRIVILEGE RACISM SEXUAL ORIENTATION SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS Sources for these definitions include the ADL, American Psychological Association, GLSEN, Dr. Mitchell Hammer, Lakeside School, Middlebury College, National Association of Independent Schools, Dr. Eboo Patel, Seattle University, UNESCO, University of Houston, and World Savvy. History Our Campuses Life at Blake Videos Mission & Values Toggle SubLevel School Archives Strategic Plan Lexicon for Pluralism School Leadership Toggle SubLevel Employment News Pluralism & Identity Toggle SubLevel Publications Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Twitter (opens in new window/tab) Instagram (opens in new window/tab) YouTube (opens in new window/tab) LinkedIn (opens in new window/tab) Flickr (opens in new window/tab) THE BLAKE SCHOOL BLAKE CAMPUS 110 Blake Road South, Hopkins, MN 55343 NORTHROP CAMPUS 511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403 HIGHCROFT CAMPUS 301 Peavey Lane, Wayzata, MN 55391 RESOURCES Veracross (opens in new window/tab) Summer at Blake (opens in new window/tab) Employment Maps and Directions BearWear (opens in new window/tab) Athletics Sideline Store (opens in new window/tab) Website Feedback THE BLAKE SCHOOL PRIVACY POLICY SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY Powered by Finalsite