Identities
Identities play an important role in defining who we are. By becoming educated about each other’s identities and treating each person with respect, we can create a Holt community where everyone feels included, safe, and secure.
Accessibility Resources
Etiquette for Working With Students With Disabilities
A guide for working with students with disabilities
Disability Language Guide
A guide of respectful language to use when referring to people with disabilities
Things Never to Say to the Parent of a Child With a Disability
A list of offensive phrases to avoid when communicating with parents of children with disabilities
Teach Children How to Include Classmates With Disabilities
Advice on teaching kids about classmates with disabilities and how to properly include them
Gender and Sexuality Resources
What Is the Difference Between Gender and Sexuality?
An article explaining the difference between gender and sexuality and how gender and sexuality work as we understand them in 2022
A Guide to Understanding Gender Identity Terms
Definitions for a number of difficult-to-understand gender identity terms
What Does LGBTQ+ Mean?
Definitions for LGBTQ+ and a number of other sexuality terms
PFLAG
Site for supporting youth who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community
Intersectionality Resources
What is Intersectionality?
An article explaining the difference between gender and sexuality and how gender and sexuality work as we understand them in 2022
Blair Imani Instagram
An Instagram account with short videos about different identities and how they intersect with one another
Intersectionality 101
A video animation that gives examples to illustrate how intersectionality can affect students’ education and home life
What is Intersectionality and What Can I Do?
An article explaining the importance of intersectionality and how it affects us on a global scale
Race Resources
It’s Never Too Early to Talk With Children About Race
An article explaining the importance of talking to children about race early on
Beginner’s Guide to Confronting Implicit Bias
A list of phrases to help deal with uncomfortable situations of bias coming up in conversation; there is also a list of problematic phrases related to the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as explanations for why they’re harmful.
Anti-Asian Violence Has A Long History and Must Be Addressed. Here’s Why
A video explaining the history of anti-Asian racism and how it resulted in various problems in the Asian community
Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man
A video covering a number of uncomfortable topics such as black-on-black crime, racial slurs, and privilege
Religion Resources
DEI Toolkit: Religious Beliefs
An article explaining the importance of religious tolerance and how to practice it
The Advantages of Religious Diversity
A list of reasons why religiously diverse societies tend to be more innovative and socially healthy
Is Religious Tolerance Biblical?
A Christian article providing Biblical evidence for God’s promotion of tolerance among faiths
4 Ways to Teach Your Children Religious Tolerance
Tips for introducing kids to the religions of other cultures while also establishing a firm foundation for the religion that you practice
Social Class Resources
How to Talk to Your Young Children About Economic and Social Class Differences
A YouTube video that explains how to gradually introduce children to the idea of social class differences at a young age
Early Education Gaps by Social Class and Race Start U.S. Children Out on Unequal Footing
An article explaining how class and racial inequities leave some students at a disadvantage
How Can We Teach Our Kids About Class?
An article emphasizing the importance of helping kids confront instances of class disparity
4 Reasons Parents Don’t Discuss Money (and Why They Should)
An article discussing the primary reasons parents often avoid discussing wealth with their children, as well as explanations for why they should do so
