• During the 2021–2022 school year, the District DEI Committee met to discuss many foundational aspects of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  During our discussions, the committee worked to define the terms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Lindenwold School District. This process continued through the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years to further define the terms anti-racism and privilege. The use of a common language is essential when working on educational equity as it promotes clearer communication and creates pathways for more productive conversation on issues that can be deeply complex at times. 

     

  • Equity:

    Equity recognizes that inequality exists and works to overcome barriers within our district by providing individualized supports. Furthermore, true equity is achieved by working to remove barriers all together.

     

  • Diversity:

    Diversity is a multidimensional, broadly inclusive concept that acknowledges and embraces the richness of human differences. Attention to diversity is part and parcel of any meaningful conversation about improving the educational experience and outcomes for all students.   We believe that diversity in our schools should be thought of at both macro and micro levels.  

  • Inclusion:

    Inclusion encompasses all stakeholders within the Lindenwold community. They all have a seat at the table and to have their voices heard. This means that all stakeholders possess a sense of acceptance and a feeling of belonging.

  • Privilege: A benefit or advantage based on race, religion, demographics, gender, age, education, social economic status, etc. for societal power. 

  • Anti-Racism: Intentional act of promoting equality while actively opposing acts of racism at the individual, group, and systemic level