Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guide the policies, procedures, and educational practices of NCSS as we engage in collaborative action that values differences and includes underrepresented voices to promote a holistic understanding of humanity, cultures, and the world around us.

Diversity is the acknowledgment, acceptance, and appreciation of human differences from a broad range of characteristics and traits, including but not limited to race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, language, religion, (dis)ability, age, national origin, ethnicity, or political perspectives.

Equity is creating and enacting policies, educational practices, and attitudes that ensure equitable power, access, opportunities, and outcomes for all.  

Inclusion is shared decision-making by authentically and intentionally welcoming the diversity of human differences to recognize and value everyone’s agency and experiences.