DATA + SOUL is a project for anyone curious about working with data in ways that are creative, hopeful, equitable, and full of soul.

Data Equity Deck - inspiring reflection & conversation about data, evaluation & equity

Meet: The Data Equity Deck!

The Data Equity Deck is for anyone who uses data and is curious about conducting their work in a more equitable, culturally responsive way. The deck is meant to spark internal reflection, curiosity, and discussion with collaborators and teams.

Data Equity Deck for evaluators, researchers for equitable and culturally responsive work

How do I use this deck?

Each card is designed to prompt reflection. You will reflect, respond to questions, consider hypothetical scenarios, review a resource, or try an activity.

How does equity factor into this deck?

Each card is grounded in one or more principles of data equity and tagged accordingly. We encourage you to not only respond to the prompts on the cards, but also reflect upon how the principles show up in your work.

The Principles

  • We acknowledge that different people have different understandings of the root causes of problems, and that multiple truths open up possibilities for moving forward.

  • We position everyone involved as co-researchers and consider ourselves collectively responsible for moving to a new future based on the findings, although the level of effort may differ.

  • We build in checks around how we frame the research question, approach analysis, and present findings to understand context, structural/systemic root causes of issues, and how they are intertwined.

  • We take care and time to work in ways that are aligned with our values, build upon existing assets, and respond to community concerns.

  • We recognize our shared humanity and prioritize relationships with communities, collaborators, and ourselves over checking boxes.

  • "You can put the testimonial quote here"

    Person A.

  • "Then a different testimonial can go here but it can be longer if you want it to be.

    Person B.

  • "Something else someone said can go here short or long you can do whatever you want."

    Person C.

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