Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations.

NJDOE Equity Web Page

Below are some links to helpful resources regarding DEI: 

5 Tips for Developing Intersectionality Practices and Awareness in Your Classroom
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Act 2021
Commission on Asian American Heritage
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Educational Resources
Five Strategies to Addressing Racial Bias 
How Confirmation Bias Presents Challenges in Teaching

Sample Activities and Lessons by Grade Level 
Sandy Hook Promise
Teaching at the Intersections

Below are specific links to Equity Standards:
Equity Practices (within rigorous content) 
Equity Drivers (within transformational processes)
Equity Foundations (within conditions for success) 
For all the information on the standards click here.