Diversity - tells us who is in the room

Inclusion - those in the room are heard

Equity - those in the room have the tools they need to be successful. Relationships are key

Cultural Competence- Cultural competence is having an awareness of one's own cultural identity and views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on the varying cultural and community norms of students and their families. It is the ability to understand the within-group differences that make each student unique, while celebrating the between-group variations that make our country a tapestry. This understanding informs and expands teaching practices in the culturally competent educator's classroom. American classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse. Cultural competence is a key factor in enabling educators to be effective with students from cultures other than their own.

Race - a man made idea that people can be divided into groups based on physical differences

Racism- Conscious or unconscious, intentional or unintentional enactment of racial power, grounded in racial prejudice, by an individual or group against another individual or group perceived to have lower racial status (Glenn Singleton, 2010, Courageous Conversations on Race).

Antiracism - talking about race and racism and celebrating different colors and cultures

Discrimination - the unjust treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, age, religion, gender, ability, or sexual orientation.

Black Lives Matter - a movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience to protest police brutality and other racially motivated violence against Black people.

an Advocate - someone who speaks out in support or defense of something or someone, especially someone who fights for the rights of others.

Equity Lens- An intentional focus on assessing any disparate impact the execution of a program, practice, operation, decision or action may have on a student or group of students.