Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The School of Education and Human Development values diversity, equity and inclusion in all of its complexity and richness. We engage our students with multiple perspectives to prepare them to be active agents of change in a complex global society. We intentionally seek opportunities to expand diversity at our school through recruitment, retention, teaching, research and service. Our goal is the development of a community that promotes and values diversity and equity.
““We must rededicate ourselves – as educators and as citizens – to the work of inclusion and equity, and to improving civic education. To unflinchingly examining and owning a history that can neither be erased or replaced while also claiming a better, improved future.”
– Dean Pianta
Though many strides have been made, there is much more work to be done. Our quest is to create and sustain a learning community that purposefully and strategically acknowledges and values diversity, equity and inclusion — and is committed to preparing educators and other professionals who will, through teaching, research and service, contribute to a body of knowledge that will improve outcomes for all learners.
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Research
Center for Race and Public Education in the SouthAt the School of Education and Human Development, we believe that the study of equity, inclusion and race is an integral part of the study of education. Below are just a few examples of the research centers, labs or projects that are actively researching how to address the needs of a culturally diverse society.
Teachers in the Movement
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History
The Life of Walter N. RidleyBuilding a better future begins with examining the past. An annual lecture series honors the legacy of Walter Ridley, who became the first African-American to graduate from UVA when he earned his doctorate from the School of Education and Human Development. The Desegregation Center was one of 27 national educational centers created to address the desegregation of public schools in 1964.
The Walter N. Ridley Distinguished Speaker Series
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Community
DEI Collective Professional Learning SeriesThe School of Education and Human Development is deeply committed to the daily work of equity and inclusion. There are lots of ways to get involved: check our calendar for lectures and other events, participate in the annual Common Read, or join student and faculty organizations like Seeds4Change and the Diversity Action Committee.
Common Read
Diversity Action Committee
Seeds4Change
Upcoming Events