Believes we can change/improve/expand our intelligence and abilities. Thrives on challenges and sees failure as a springboard for growth. Sees effort as a sign of hard work and intelligence.

• Intelligence
• IDEA
• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

Oversimplistic categorizations of people based on similar characteristics

• Stereotypes
• Bias
• Empathy
• Allies

A federal law that prohibits sex/gender discrimination in any education program or activity that receives federal financial aid

• IDEA
• Title IX
• Brown v. Board of Education
• Free & Reduced Lunch Program

Believes our intelligence is genetic, set at birth, and cannot be changed. Avoids challenges. Gives up easily when there is an obstacle. Sees effort as a bad thing.

• Fixed Mindset
• Growth Mindset
• Neuroplasticity
• Equity

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. Example: introvert vs extrovert

• Equality
• Intelligence
• Empathy
• Personality

Trying to promote fairness by treating everyone the same.

• Empathy
• Equality
• Equity
• Personality

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills

• Title IX
• Intelligence
• Allies
• Equality

The ability of the brain to change. The ability to rewire our brains to learn and grow.

• Equality
• Neuroplasticity
• Personality
• Learning Styles

Partners in empowerment who speak out against injustice and support marginalized groups and individuals on their own terms

• Bias
• Allies
• Equity

Trying to promote fairness by giving everyone what they need to be successful.

• Empathy
• Equity
• Equality
• Allies