ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL’S
diversity, equity, & inclusion strategic plan Diversity includes multiple lenses such as race, ethnicity/culture, gender identity, class, language, religion, ability, sexuality, mental health, age, education, body size, neurodiversity, and socioeconomic diversity, among others. Diversity is more than a word or statistic about our student body. Our vision is to achieve a school community where our core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and kindness are reinforced every day, and where students and adults develop the will, courage, spirit, and knowledge to work for a just and equitable world. We strive to do so by teaching diverse perspectives in our curriculum, honoring the intersections of identity, affirming our common humanity, and creating a culture of belonging. Our students engage in difficult conversations and speak their truth. Through dialogue, St. Anne’s School of Annapolis promotes awareness and advocacy. We prepare our students to conquer unscripted problems, to engage with the world through creative inquiry, and to employ values-based frameworks when taking action.
culture of belonging
Strategic Goal: Increase the culture of belonging at St. Anne’s School with an intentional commitment to equity, inclusivity, and anti-bias initiatives in order to cultivate diverse perspectives, cultures, backgrounds, and identities. Objectives: I.
Prioritize resources, create assessment practices, and elevate DEI visibility to ensure continued growth towards a Culture of Belonging.
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Increase and retain board, faculty, staff, student, and family diversity at St. Anne’s School.
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Objectives (continued): III.
Ensure that all identities listed in the Introduction are seen as positive features, attributes, and strengths that enhance learning and discussions inside the classroom and within the community.
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Integrate DEI practices in all board proceedings by elevating DEI visibility and promoting DEI governance practices.
abar education (Anti-Bias Anti-Racist)
Strategic Goal: Strengthen our anti-bias, anti-racist educational programming by intentionally teaching diverse perspectives, honoring the intersections of identity, affirming our common humanity, and helping students develop the will, courage, spirit, and knowledge to work for a just and equitable world. Objectives: I.
Implement ABAR curricula to help students raise awareness and examine current events, lived experiences, analysis of oppression, and visions of justice; provide resources and dedicated time for instruction, conversation, and development.
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Review and ensure structure and content of supplemental student programming is effective and aligned with ABAR Education.
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Build a plan for ‘teachable moments’ when DEI infractions occur in the community.
professional development
Strategic Goal: Explore and expand ABAR initiatives for the Board, Faculty, and Staff in order to live into our mission and values regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Objectives & Initiatives: I.
Implement ABAR development plan for Board, Faculty, and Staff including systemization and tracking.
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Establish a system for assessing and recommending equitable practices related to faculty pedagogy.
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Create regular ABAR education and training for Board, Faculty, and Staff.
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communication & outreach
Strategic Goal: Develop regular and proactive communication to the community and prospective constituents about the evolving and on-going ABAR work in the school and community; support parent/guardian/alumni community in ABAR growth and development; broaden and deepen our community by engaging with local, national, and global entities involved in ABAR topics and/or work. Objectives & Initiatives: I.
Strengthen communication channels between the School and families with respect to DEI by developing a communications plan including awareness of record keeping, DEI incidents, proactive communication of professional development and programming, and annual reports.
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Utilize a diverse set of tools and technology to inform the community and prospective constituents of new, current, and on-going activities and initiatives.
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Support parent/guardian/alumni community ABAR growth and development, and involve in outreach.
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Host and attend events reflecting evolving and on-going ABAR work at local, national, and global levels (e.g., admissions/summer camp fairs, Rotary Club, AIMS/NAIS conferences, national speakers roundtable).
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