Message to the Community
- our strategic goal of striving to be an inclusive school community;
- working harder towards having all voices represented and identifying what perspectives are not included in the conversation;
- continuing to look at racism and hate and continuing to have the difficult conversations;
- taking action to dismantle racist structures in our school and world;
- supporting our community through this difficult time as we work toward a more just and equitable future, and to making space for racial healing and connection for all members of our community;
- making Armstrong a safe community for our students, families, faculty and staff of color, and where all members of our community can bring their authentic selves to school;
- continuing to raise awareness of the difference between intent and impact; and
- ensuring that administrative policies and practices (recruiting, retention, enrollment) honor and embrace our DEI efforts.
- With the Leadership Team, set the strategic goal: Strive to be a progressive school community where all members feel valued, included, and connected and declared DEI work a high priority in our efforts to become a truly inclusive community.
- Confirmed that we have anti-discriminatory policies in place.
- Increased diversity of the Board.
- Created Co-Directors and Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion titles for community members leading the work, and dedicated time in their schedules to do the work.
- Conducted a community read of White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo; participated in professional development with CircleUp Education on diversity, bias and micro aggressions, and with Alison Park of Blink Consulting on foundational antiracism work.
- Developed a community resource list focusing on systemic racism, socioeconomic disparity, and taking anti-racist action.
- Began assessment of DEI practices and areas for growth within our community.
- Ongoing DEI discussion lunches were implemented/held throughout the year.
- Started conversation, in a Parent Education session with our current families.
- Prepared and adapted lessons from Pollyanna's racial literacy curriculum for pilot this year.
- Review DEI board best practices to identify opportunities for improvement- strengthen efforts to ensure diversity in our Board Practices, including recruitment and training of Board members.
- In partnership with the Leadership Team, identify the next steps to implement our strategic goal to be a more inclusive community and oversee implementation.
- Engage in Board DEI training.
- Develop DEI mission statement.
- Assess as a community where we are on antiracist practices and develop a shared language and cultural competencies for all members of our community.
- Support teachers in developing culturally competent instructional practices.
- Explore affinity groups for faculty and staff.
- Implement Pollyanna's racial literacy curriculum pilot in 5th and 6th grades, and expand to all grade levels in 2021-22.
- Engage students in age-appropriate explorations of politics to prepare for the 2020 election.
- Explore affinity groups for students.
- Continue conversations and educational outreach with families.
![]() Jessica Miller Head of School |
![]() Beth Springer
Chair, Board of Trustees
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We Value:
We are student-centered.
Our instructional approach embraces neuro-diversity.
We nurture and celebrate individual strengths and talents.
We cultivate self-confidence and the joy of learning.
We grow together.
Our highly-trained faculty foster continuous student growth within a supportive environment.
We educate and actively partner with families.
We honor community.
Our students’ shared experience cultivates a sense of belonging.
Our families, faculty, and staff develop meaningful, lasting relationships.
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1405 Solana Drive
Belmont, CA 94002
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