BUILDING  –  EQUITY  –  BASED  –  SUMMERS

The “Why” of Summer

Equality versus equity shown by doorways appropriately sized for 3 varied people.
A line drawing with two doorways to show the difference between equality and equity.

Our staff doesn’t really understand equity and I don’t know how to explain it to them.

I don’t know the difference between equity and equality.

In The Whys of Summer, we begin to understand our “whys”, explore the language of equity, and learn the foundations of equitable services.

TOPICS:

  • Quality Principles and Indicators – the foundational principles of all equitable library services
  • Definitions and Meanings – language used in BEBS learning opportunities
  • Assessing Your Why – exploration of the purpose of your summer services

Ready to learn the foundations of equity-based summers?

Still curious? Read on.

The “Why” of Summer Equity ->
Letting Go of Tradition ->
Connecting with Community ->
Measuring Impact and Success ->

Working together with all segments of society, especially those historically left out, understanding & compassion puts us onto a road to healing

- California library staff member

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