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Equality vs. Equity

This handout briefly describes the difference between equity and equality and shows visual depictions of the differences.

This handout offers a summary of three key principles of Equity Literacy

This handout explains the difference between equity and equality, and offers examples.

This handout offers ideas for how to adapt traditional classroom management strategies to enhance cultural and contextual sensitivity.

This handout discusses how social and emotional learning (SEL) can be leveraged to help youths from marginalized backgrounds.

This website describes Equity Literacy and the Equity Literacy Framework used in the Maximize project.

This website offers some teacher-centered resources, including a brief quiz, and ways to think about culturally responsive teaching.

This website, from George Washington University, offers some side-by-side examples of everyday equity.

This website, from Vanderbilt University, details some ways to cultivate a personalized environment.

This 3-min video, below, shows an activity that can demonstrate to students what it means to be treated fairly and that not every student should be receiving the same support for different needs

This 1-minute video, below, is the definition of equity from the perspective of an educator.

The 3-minute video, below, breaks down race, ethnicity, and nationality. Using jellybeans, it discusses different identities and experiences people can have. You could replicate this in your classroom, using jellybeans or other treats. Watch the video, reflect on the differences of each, and think of meaningful ways race, ethnicity, and nationality can be discussed in the classroom.

The 4-minute video, below, discusses 6 steps you can take towards equity-focused initiatives in the classroom.

The 2-minute video, below, offers a brief overview of certain inequities students face at school.

The 7-minute video, below, is a powerful walk-through on just how much equity, and inequity, can impact students.

The 3-minute video, below, is a playful way to describe several visible and invisible inequities. Some references are for older kids.