April 28, 2012 Building Character: Planting the Seed of Diversity in Education and Community What does diversity mean? World English Dictionary diversity (davst) n 1.the state or quality of being different or varied 2.a point of difference 3.logic the relation that holds between two entities when and only when they are not identical; the property of being numerically distinct Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition 2009 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 Race. Color. Income. Gender. Age. Status. Location. Career. Height. Shape. Ability. What do you see when you meet a new person? In what areas is Branford diverse? A. Race B. Finances C. Education Where is diversity taught? A. In schools B. At home C. In the community Is Branford a place of diversity where everyone feels welcome and included? A.Yes. I feel that Branford includes all people. B.Partly. I feel that Branford is somewhat inclusive but could do better. C.No. I feel that Branford does not include people with differences. What are the biggest challenges to embracing diversity? A. (Lack of ) Awareness B. Communicatio n C. Cross Cultural Acceptance What resources would help assist us to establish best practices in Branford? A. ERACE B. The Family Resource Center C. The Branford Early Childhood Collaborative How can we work together to create a more diverse community in Branford?