Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Horizon Academy
Horizon Academy fosters a culture of belonging by promoting respect and understanding in all our interactions. We believe everyone can excel based on their unique blueprint. We are dedicated to creating an environment in which diverse voices are encouraged and valued, ensuring everyone can contribute and thrive regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical ability, family composition, socioeconomic status, religion, or national origin.
Resources
Kansas & Missouri Resources
PROMO, Missouri’s statewide organization advocating for LGBTQ equality
More2: Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity
Articles
How to Teach Children About Cultural Awareness & Diversity
Everyday words and phrases that have racist connotations
Talking to Children After Racial Incidents
The New York Times 1619 Project
Bullied, a Student, a school, and a case that made History
Six Ways to Help Girls Become Strong Women in a Sexist World
Debunking the Myths about Boys and Emotions
Books
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Children’s books by Black authors list curated by The Conscious Kid
Teaching Tolerance: Raising Open-minded Empathetic Children by Sara Bullard
Videos
Black Parents Describe “The Talk”
The Urgency of Intersectionality