What is Equity?

• Equity is the quality of being fair

• Equity is not the same as equality

• Equity is a more flexible measure that allows for equivalency while not demanding sameness

What is Diversity?

• It acknowledges our vast identities and the intersectionality of those identities

• All the ways we see and experience the world with respect for differences. This includes race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disAbility (seen or unseen), language(s), age, veteran status, family or marital status, religion, and other ways in which one identifies.

What is Inclusion?

• Occurs when all are heard, recognized, and valued

• Inclusion creates a sense of belonging for all

School District of Onalaska Equity Visions: