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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

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Establishment of the DEI Advisory Committee

The DEI Advisory Committee at AKF is a standing committee that includes representation of parents, faculty, students, administration, board members, and community partners. The overarching goal of the Committee is to ensure that AKF will continue to be an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment where staff, faculty, and administration continue to be committed to providing a high quality education to a diverse student population. In addition, the purpose of the Committee is to develop and oversee the implementation of a DEI plan and monitor the effectiveness of initiatives within the district.

The Committee will also be responsible for ensuring a continuous improvement process is in place that elicits feedback from all AKF stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, administration, board members, community members) and demonstrates that all feedback is heard and valued as we move towards inclusive excellence.

Policy Statement

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community for students, faculty, staff, families, and community partners to feel supported, valued, and safe. It is our goal to create and preserve an environment that welcomes all members regardless of cultural experiences, learning styles, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status.

Resources to have Conversations about Racism and Social Justice

Books are a great way to start the conversation with children and young adults in age-appropriate ways. Some suggested resources;

Anti-Defamation League’s Book Matter page for elementary and middle school students.

The AKF Elementary School Library has books available for students and families. Please contact the Elementary School if you wish to borrow these books.

DEI Committee Resources

Sonia Broni ’24 AFK Student
Suzanne Campbell-Lambert P’26, ’28 AFK Parent
Amelie Cabral, Director, English Language Learner Department
Grace Gallagher*, High School ELA Teacher
Kelly Gould, Elementary School Principal
Rob Jones*, T. Lee Associates
Mame Koduah ’25 AFK Student
Jack O’Toole P’25, ’26, ’29 AFK Parent
Heidi Paluk PP’19, ’22, Executive Director
Michelle Vigneux P’28, ’30, ’33, Director of Development & Communications
Shelly Yarnie, P’30, PP’19, AKF Trustee

Anyone interested in participating in a DEI Committee Meeting can contact one of the Committee Co-Chairs, Grace Gallagher or Rob Jones.

*Co-Chairs of the DEI Committee

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