Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
What is DEI?
Diversity
Diversity addresses the variety of people and ideas at our school. The wealth of knowledge comes from our backgrounds and identities.
Equity
Equity involves the elimination of systemic barriers to ensure that everyone has fair access, opportunity, and voice at our school.
Inclusion
Inclusion creates an environment that welcomes, values, and connects everyone on our team.
DEI Impact
Here are some of the initiatives that we have implemented at our school and that have shown impact on our team.
College Access
Professional development to help teachers tie DEI with providing college access.
Family Engagement
Presentations to families to communicate and instill the goals & expectations of DEI.
Behavior Intervention
A system to ensure that everyone on our team follows our DEI priorities.
Robyn Redding-Young
Director of DEI at EA
The role of the Director of DEI is to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives to promote DEI within Equipo Academy and among our team. The director also leads a committee of teachers that help organize events and instill DEI in all of our work.
The DEI Cohort
A diverse group of teachers — from different backgrounds and subject areas — who are dedicated in ensuring that DEI is in everything that we do at Equipo Academy. The cohort works closely with the Director of DEI.
Events
At Equipo, we prioritize the celebration of our diverse community. Here is a short list of celebrations:
September
Hispanic Heritage Month
October
10/11: National Coming Out Day
10/31: Dia de Los Muertos begins
November
National Native American Heritage Month
January
1/16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February
Black History Month
Soul Food Social
March
National Women’s History Month
3/8: International Women’s Day
April
Autism Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
4/2: World Autism Awareness Day
Week 3: National Volunteer Week
4/14: National Day of Silence
May
Mental Health Awareness Month
National AAPHI Heritage Month
June
Pride Month
6/9: Juneteenth
Want to get involved?
Come be part of our cohort and make positive changes to our school. Contact the DEI Director, Robyn Redding-Young, stating your interest to join.
