Equity and Inclusion Resources
Diversity Center of Northeastern Ohio: A human relations organization dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry and racism through professional development and youth programs and outreach. http://www.diversitycenterneo.org/index.html
Power of Diversity Lecture Series at Case Western Reserve University: All events are free and open to the public http://www.case.edu/diversity/about/events/lectureseries.html
Anti-Defamation League: A civil rights/human relations organization dedicated to fighting anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defending democratic ideals and protecting civil rights for all. The organization provides programming and professional development opportunities for educators, business personnel, and students. http://regions.adl.org/cleveland/programs/
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, the Museum of Diversity and Tolerance: The mission of the Maltz Museum is to promote and understanding of Jewish history, religion and culture and build bridges of appreciation, tolerance and understanding with those of other religions, races, cultures and ethnic backgrounds, and to serve as an educational resource for Northeast Ohio’s Jewish and general communities. http://www.maltzmuseum.org/
Teaching Tolerance: A place to find thought-provoking news, conversation and support for those who care about diversity equal opportunity and respect for difference in schools. http://www.tolerance.org/
Facing History and Ourselves: This organization has mission to help classrooms and communities worldwide link the past to moral choices today; workshops and events held regularly at various locations http://www.facinghistory.org/
Books and videos available at Laurel School
Videos
- “That’s a Family”
- “20 Straws: Growing Up Gay”
- “Let’s Get Real”
- “Sitting Bull: A Stone in My Heart”
- “Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness for Change”
- “White Privilege 101: Getting in on the Conversation”
- “Bullied”
- “Straightlaced: How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up”
- “People Like Us: Social Class in America”
- “It’s Elementary!” and the sequel “It’s Still Elementary”
