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Many of us grew up hearing “The Golden Rule”: treat others the way you’d like to be treated.

But when each of us have different historical and sociopolitical factors that have affected how we move through and live in the world, the way we’d like to be treated is often vastly different from others. 

Equity, the “E” in DEI, considers how policies, procedures, and systems have different impacts on people with different identities. 

Our August roundup takes a look at the impact of approaching the world with an equity mindset and the harm that can happen when we operate without it. 

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Here’s how I talk to my students about pronouns, including my own - Chalkbeat New York

There are many assumptions made about how transgender and nonbinary educators might approach the conversation about gender with their students. This nonbinary educator shares how the conversation tends to be much simpler than people would expect. 

Drake University expands DEI program as Iowa, Iowa State, UNI shrink theirs - KCCI

As the Iowa legislature forces many schools to shrink their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, Drake University has made a commitment to ensure every student at their school feels welcomed and included. 

Mississippi Lacks Black Doctors, Even as Lawmakers Increasingly Target Diversity Programs - KFF Health News

The targeting of DEI programs in states like Mississippi could lead to fewer Black students in medical schools. Research shows this could be detrimental to health outcomes for Black residents. 

When DEI gets downgraded to I&D - Axios

The Society for Human Resoures Management (SHRM), a membership association serving human resource professionals, recently announced the removal of “equity” from their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. The announcement received intense backlash from HR workers around the world.

Workplace Equity: The "E" in DEI and Why It Matters - Gallup 

Those upset with SHRM’s announcement cite the importance of equity in addressing disparities in the workplace. Gallup explains how equity is crucial in this work.