Endorsing and Embracing

School Specialty endorses and embraces diversity in all aspects of our business. We recognize that our nation becomes more diverse every day, and so does the educational community that we serve. In helping educators engage and inspire all students, it is incumbent upon us not just to recognize this diversity, but to design and develop products and services to serve each and every individual.

In addition, School Specialty recognizes both the letter, and more importantly, the spirit of regulations designed to promote diversity in the workplace. The School Specialty Diversity Policy carefully articulates the company's position on creating opportunities for all, regardless of nationality, sex or sexual preference, ethnicity, race, or religious beliefs.

School Specialty is a proud member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Providing a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses is the primary objective of the NMSDC. As a member of NMSDC, School Specialty has the opportunity to utilize their national on-line database (MBISYS®) which provides comprehensive information on more than 15,000 of America's top minority-owned firms. Having access to MBISYS® allows us to locate qualifying members with whom we can establish business relationships. School Specialty has a commitment to diversity at every level, and strives to continually develop new relationships with minority-owned businesses. Our goal is to have a supplier base that reflects the diversity of the schools we are privileged to serve.

Differing perspectives can lead to new and exciting solutions. Greater diversity provides greater learning opportunities, inspires innovative thinking, and encourages creative interchange. Celebrating differences results in a professional environment based on respect, trust, and mutual achievement.