What does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Look Like at Congressional School?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are hot topics right now. Creating environments that recognize, respect, engage, and celebrate individual differences and identities is crucial to building cohesive and caring communities.

So what is being done at Congressional School? Listen in as Dr. Silvia Moore, Co-Chair of Congressional's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC), facilitates a discussion among staff, faculty, and parents from Congressional.

See the chapter markers to jump ahead and learn about the history of DEI work at Congressional, what the DEIC is, what the committee's work groups are working on, and hopes and dreams for the future. Or just push play on your commute or while you're cooking dinner, and give the whole thing a listen!


Hosted By:
Dr. Silvia Moore, Director of Learning Center and Co-Chair for the DEIC

Guest Experts:

• Tinelle Davies, Director of Human Resources and Co-Chair for the DEIC
• Rebecca Ginnetti, School Counselor
• Servio Medina, Current Parent
• Desmond McGlone, Grades 7-8 Math Teacher
• Mary Beth Testa, Current Parent & Parent Organization (CSPO) President

Chapters

• 0:09 Intro with Dr. Silvia Moore
• 0:41 Why Each Guest Values DEI Work
• 4:35 History of DEI at Congressional School
• 6:31 The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC)
• 7:05 "Student Experience" Work Group
• 7:40 "Student Experience" Work Group > LEAD Group (Leaders in Equity, Advancement, and Diversity)
• 9:50 "Parent Support and Awareness" Work Group
• 12:17 "Curriculum" Work Group
• 13:21 "Recruitment and Retention" Work Group
• 15:28 DEI Hopes and Dreams at Congressional
• 23:35 Final Thoughts
• 25:43 Closing with Dr. Silvia Moore