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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

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Capitol Hill Day School knows Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are some of the building blocks to a thriving and healthy school environment. We remain proud of our continued emphasis on equity and justice reflected in our curriculum across all grade levels and recognize that this is long-term work. We are dedicated to doing the work every single day to ensure Capitol Hill Day School is an environment that is safe, welcoming, understanding, and compassionate for our students and for our broader community. We remain committed to listening, caring, acting, and continuously growing.

Our DEIB Mission & Vision Statement

As diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners, we work alongside parents and children in the Capitol Hill Day School community to gain a deeper understanding of what creates belonging and connections. We understand that to be rooted in community means acknowledging similarities and differences, which raises our consciousness of the intersectionality of these identities for healthy relationship building. Drawing on this strong foundation, we use a developmental approach to help our community understand what injustice is, how it impacts individuals and communities, how it takes root, and how it can be challenged and dismantled. All members of the CHDS community understand that respect for the human dignity of each individual is paramount. 

Intentional Work Integrated into Our Curriculum

Explore recent examples of how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are woven into our everyday teaching, fostering an environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.

 

Belonging Blog

Meet Leslie Sinsay, our Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging! Leslie authors periodic blogs throughout the year with a range of topics related to belonging.

You can read some of her most recent blog posts on this page, or hear more voices from our community

By Leslie Sinsay, DEIB Director

If we think of our school community as a living structure brought to life by our mission, vision, and values, two beliefs we hold strongly are developing student voice and agency.

By Leslie Sinsay, DEIB Director

A few years ago, I began doing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) work in earnest with children. I approached it vigorously, determined to teach children about justice and injustice.

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