Our Mission
Social justice is both a process and a goal that requires action. School psychologists work to ensure the protection of the educational rights, opportunities, and well-being of all children, especially those whose voices have been muted, identities obscured, or needs ignored. Social justice requires promoting nondiscriminatory practices and the empowerment of families and communities. School psychologists enact social justice through culturally responsive professional practice and advocacy to create schools, communities, and systems that ensure equity and fairness for all children and youth.
- (Adopted by the NASP Board of Directors, April 2017).
School Psychology Unified Antiracism Statement and Call to Action
Resources
NASP National Book Read - Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies
Understanding Race and Privilege
The Importance of Addressing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Schools
Social Justice Course
Promoting social justice helps build a society in which individuals have equal access to resources and receive equitable treatment regardless of their race, gender, religion, sexuality, income level or disability. We, as a graduate program, believe that we should be equipped with materials and knowledge to overcome racist ideologies taught to our youth. This social justice course was developed to engage in discussion, expand our knowledge, learn from one another, and encourage self-reflection around social justice topics. Take a look at the course syllabus below for more details. Read syllabus
Diversity Newsletters
Arab American Heritage Month newsletter
Black History Month newsletter
Native American Heritage Month newsletter
Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ Youth newsletter