Equity Statement
Cromwell Public Schools values every student and believes that all students deserve equitable access to an educational experience for their future success. We are dedicated to promoting the values of diversity, equity, antiracism, and inclusion.
Cromwell Public Schools is committed to:
- Providing a safe and welcoming environment for all constituencies regardless of ability/disability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status.
- Empowering our youth to advocate for social justice.
- Confronting systemic racism and taking steps to dismantle it.
- Addressing conscious and unconscious bias through supporting courageous conversations with students, families, and staff.
- Designing curriculum and implementing teaching practices that are culturally responsive to promote cultural competency.
- Advocating for diverse partnerships with families and community members.
- Providing each student with the resources and tools to be successful regardless of backgrounds or circumstances.
- Utilizing an equity lens in all school initiatives.
- Collectively promoting justice and equity through policy, practice, and relationship building by reviewing and revising district practices in order to dismantle barriers and close opportunity gaps.
What is DEI?
Diversity - Diversity Refers To All Aspects of Human Difference, Social Identities, and Social Group Differences, Including But Not Limited to Race, Ethnicity, Creed, Color, Sex, Gender, Gender Identity, Sexual Identity, Socio-Economic Status, Language, Culture, National Origin, Religion/Spirituality, Age, (Dis)ability, and Military/Veteran Status, Political Perspective,
and Associational Preferences.
Equity -Equity Refers to Working Toward Fair Opportunities and Outcomes For Everyone By Removing Barriers That Often Result In Unique Challenges and Disadvantages. Historic-Current. Equity Is Different Than Equality In That Equality Implies Treating Everyone the Same As If Their Experiences Are Exactly the Same.
Inclusion - Inclusion Is About Achieving An Environment Which Those In It Feel Respected, Have a Sense Of Belonging, Are Granted Equal Access To Opportunities and They Can Contribute Fully To Whatever Environment They Are In To Achieve Their Full Potential.
Town of Cromwell DEI
Cromwell Youth Services