Diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to our mission, values, and the work our teachers, staff, and students do every day at Epiphany School. Our faculty are dedicated to inclusive teaching and learning practices and continually build their knowledge and expertise through ongoing professional development, workshops, DEI Committee work, and annual participation in the NAIS People of Color Conference. We regularly audit our curriculum and our school and classroom libraries to ensure that students see themselves reflected in their learning and reading, and that they also have opportunities to discover
students may see themselves reflected in the curriculum and where they have opportunities to learn about people who have different experiences?
As we continue to bring to life our Strategic Plan
We strive to live out our diversity statement
Enhancing the welcoming and inclusive culture within Epiphany School through actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; extended day expansion; and broader and more diverse volunteerism opportunities
Here are our working definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion:
Diversity: the demographic mix of individuals in a group. Identifiers commonly include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, socioeconomic status.
Equity: ensuring fair access, opportunity, and advancement for all people.
Inclusion: the act of creating environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate.
We school's diversity statement asserts, a diverse community is essential to academic success, social and emotional growth, and the development of good character. Engaging diverse perspectives stretches the mind and requires critical thinking, intellectual courage, and creativity. It takes careful listening and thoughtful expression, and manifests itself in cultural competency. Thinking beyond oneself and seeing the world through the eyes of others is the foundation of fairness and empathy, and thus prepares our students to live respectfully and lead responsibly in our pluralistic democratic society.
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