Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Are Pearson's Resources Inclusive?
Always striving to minimize bias in our content, Pearson is dedicated to creating resources that reflect the diversity, depth, and breadth of all learners’ lived experiences. We embrace the many dimensions of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age, and religious or political beliefs.
We now have equity, diversity, and inclusion plans for all titles. Because of unconscious bias and rapidly changing understandings and terminology, it is important that we take responsibility for critically reviewing content with a lens to identifying opportunities to make it more inclusive. What this means in practical terms is we have hired subject matter experts with the skills and knowledge to critically review our content with a lens to identifying opportunities to make them more inclusive and ensure they are providing examples of diverse experiences and perspectives, including those of Indigenous Peoples.
Pearson Canada has adopted the “Nothing About Us Without Us” principle by working with Indigenous reviewers, content contributors, editors, and authors. This will ensure the accurate and respectful representation of Indigenous Peoples, histories, cultures, and perspectives. Pearson is also working with Indigenous academics, professionals, and members of Inuit, Métis, and First Nation communities, to increase Indigenous content across all publishing products. Pearson is committed to having more learners feel inspired by the stories and examples featured in its products. We acknowledge our responsibility of responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action and the importance of developing and implementing a national corporate-wide action plan guided and supported by Indigenous advisors.
Truth and Reconciliation
Click here for more information regarding Pearson's response to Truth & Reconciliation.
Bias Portal
Pearson is committed to affirming diverse identities in the classroom and beyond. While we work hard to minimize bias with our content and services, we want to hear from students, educators, and other customers so that we can investigate and address instances where we may fall short of our commitment. Contact us here with concerns about any potential bias.