Diversity

Make equity about people, not stuff. Rethink library policy. More than 120 library staff have signed on to advance next steps in the COVID-19 Reimagining Youth Librarianship project, a crowdsourcing effort to create a framework for youth services during times of crisis.

Juneteenth isn't taught in most schools, but this year's attention could help push it into the curriculum.

The annual event celebrates, elevates, and affirms the excellence of educators of color, while forcing readers to think and act for a more equitable, informed school and community.

Librarians who add a little hip-hop, spoken word, and rap to their repertoire get students reading and writing. 

Free meals for all children and culturally relevant programming led to higher community engagement and joyous experiences.

The 2019 National Conference spotlighted equity and inclusion, along with advocacy, media literacy, makerspaces, reading, and other topics, in more than 130 professional development sessions.

A collection of personal essays by immigrants in high school empowers them and affects their peers.

The New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project and companion curriculum is being used by teachers to change the narrative of American history lessons in the classroom.

Bring students in from the sidelines to participate fully in group discussion.