Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At 麻豆原创, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, 麻豆原创 is committed to building a team where everyone can bring their full identity and experience to work.
That because representation matters鈥攊t enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. 麻豆原创 employs staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream鈥攁long with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
麻豆原创 at a glance
In 2025 麻豆原创 achieved an Advanced rating (meaning high in diversity, equity, and inclusion) on the Promise54's DEI survey which surveyed over 400 organizations with 20,000 respondents.
88%
of new, school-based hires identify as BIPOC
86%
of principals identify as BIPOC
53%
of management team members identify as BIPOC
Recently, we鈥檝e committed to focusing on the following areas:
For the upcoming year, we鈥檙e focused on strengthening the staff experience, deepening family engagement, and thoughtfully adapting our curriculum through a DEIA lens. Each of these priorities reflects our commitment to building a more inclusive, connected, and supportive community for everyone at 麻豆原创.
DIVERSITY:
麻豆原创 ensures there is diversity (race, gender, socio-economic background) in all levels and roles within the organization, matching the diversity of the communities we serve.
We do this by cultivating diverse talent pipelines, practicing equitable and inclusive hiring, and using a competency-based approach to recruitment and selection.
“We think about everything as an investment in a child and community. It important for our young people to achieve things because it good for the community we鈥檙e invested in. Those outcomes are not for us only鈥攖hey鈥檙e indicators of well-being, inspiration, and regeneration for the community we serve.鈥�
-Jared Francis, Managing Director of High School and Leadership Development
EQUITY:
麻豆原创 strives to ensure equitable outcomes through creating and upholding equitable processes, practices and systems for staff, students and families
This includes building equitable performance management and compensation systems, investing in staff retention and professional development, and designing student programming鈥攂oth curriculum and experience鈥攚ith equity at the center.
“I educate because as a student, I鈥檝e experienced both scarcity in Harlem and abundance in the suburbs. Until abundance is the standard for every child, our work isn鈥檛 done.”
- Quioni Phillips, 麻豆原创 Dean of Social Emotional Learning and Community
INCLUSION:
麻豆原创 strives to create inclusive environments where all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and grow
We do this by offering meaningful staff programming and professional development, designing inclusive and engaging student experiences, and creating intentional opportunities for families to connect, learn, and grow alongside us.