Diversity & Inclusion at Urban
Since our founding in 1966, diversity and access have been critical core
values at The Urban School. We believe the best education occurs in a school
made up of students, teachers and families drawn from many different socioeconomic
backgrounds, cultures, races, religions and sexual orientations. The school has
a larger public purpose to educate students who have been historically
under-represented in independent schools. This commitment to a diverse school
community was re-emphasized in the most recent statement of Core Values,
approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2006. Specifically, the third Core
Value states:
We honor the uniqueness of each individual and
embrace diverse backgrounds,
values and points of view to build a
strong, inclusive community and to prepare students for lives in a
multicultural society.
Diversity alone is not enough. While the work of diversity and community
have always been a part of the mission of Urban, we seek to build on this
commitment, and by so doing, create a truly inclusive school – one where
students and adults are welcomed and supported, and where their faces, voices
and experiences are reflected and valued. We believe that the work of inclusion
is a responsibility held by all and done for all, person to person.
For our complete statement on Diversity and Inclusion, please click
here. To see goals and activities that the Parent Diversity Committee has planned for the 2009-10 school year, please click
here.
