May – Sanism
Sanism is discrimination and prejudice based on mental health, including assumptions about mental illness and neurodivergence. It manifests in various forms such as stigma, discrimination, and exclusion. Sanism highlights the…
April – Ageism
Ageism is discrimination and prejudice based on age, including generational assumptions, and it manifests in various forms such as stereotypes, assumptions, and exclusion. Ageism highlights the tendency of societies or…
Importance of Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As the world continues to grapple with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it's more important than ever to ensure that our students are prepared for life after high school.…
March – Sexism
Sexism is the discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping on the basis of perceived, or actual, binary gender (male/female) and societal stereotypes surrounding the binary gender system. The beliefs around the fundamental…
February – Racism
Racism is the discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping on the basis of perceived, or actual, race and/or racial identity. Racism can often lead to the belief that race is the number…
January – Classism
Classism is discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping on the basis of perceived, or actual, socioeconomic status or class. Classism is the systemic oppression of people from lower socio-economic statuses to advantage…
December – Religious Imperialism
Religious Imperialism is discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping on the basis of perceived, or actual, religion and/or religious beliefs. It is the mistreatment of an individual or a group of individuals…
November – Sizeism
Sizeism is discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping based on size, including height and/or weight. Sizeist attitudes tend to treat people of other sizes negatively with the belief that their size is…
What It Means to “See” Disability and How That Can be Harmful
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines disability as long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which may hinder a person's full and effective participation…
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Many students learn the phrase, "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” How many children are simultaneously taught that Columbus discovered America? Throughout our American educational history, until fairly recently,…
