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
6 Ways to Be a Better Friend to a Disabled Person
Advice from a person with disabilities on being a good friend to people with disabilities
Making Authentic Friendships
An application to help individuals with special needs find new friends
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
The Trevor Project
Informational resources for LGBTQ+ youth
The Gender Unicorn
An overview of different gender identities
Q Chat Space
Space for LGBTQ+ youth to have conversations and share experiences with other LGBTQ+ youth
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
Kids Explain Intersectionality
A video in which kids learn about intersectionality and try to explain it through terms they can understand
Race Resources
Race and Ethnicity
A Crash Course video discussing how race, ethnicity, and related terms are defined in America
What is Anti-Racism?
An article explaining the importance of anti-racism and the steps to becoming anti-racist
Racism and Mental Health
Advice for young people dealing with racism and mental health crises as a result of said racism
Racial Equity Support Line
A hotline for those hoping to talk to someone about their experiences with racism and bigotry
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
Essential John Locke: Religious Tolerance
A video animation describing the history of religious tolerance in the US
Social Class Resources
The Impacts of Social Class
A Crash Course video that gives an overview of how social class plays a role in a student’s ability to learn
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
What is Classism?
An article providing a simple definition and some examples of classism and discrimination based on economic status
Social Class
A series of definitions related to social class
