Terra Nova's Diversity Statement. Terra Nova is committed to educating a diverse community of students through curricula and tools that value the individual differences of learners. In all activities and interactions, Terra Nova is respectful of the full spectrum of human diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic circumstances. Terra Nova believes that promoting diversity enriches lives and helps all people achieve their full potential without fear of prejudice or bias.