Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community in which each member is respected and valued.
We believe that a diversity of voices and backgrounds enriches the educational experience by encouraging variety of thought, social awareness, and a creative exchange of ideas. An important goal of a Troy School District education is to provide our students with a global perspective to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. All members of the TSD community share a collective responsibility to teach acceptance and embrace differences in order to learn and flourish in an inclusive community.
Chantelle Yancy
Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement
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DIVERSITY
This is when people from all different backgrounds come together. It includes people of different races, genders, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, visible and invisible disabilities, class, or status.
EQUITY
The understanding that providing equal treatment or resources doesn’t necessarily deliver equally matching results is the foundation of equity. While many people share the same goals and dreams, the path isn’t always the same, and one might experience more hardship and obstacles than another.
INCLUSION
Celebrating diversity requires thoughtful inclusion. Everyone must be recognized and appreciated for their talents, be provided with opportunities to get involved, and have their perspectives valued and heard.
BELONGING
A sense of belonging ties diversity, equity, and inclusion together. Each group member is respected, valued, and cherished while being their authentic selves. Belonging is a feeling of a shared community.
UNDERSTANDING BELONGING VIDEO FOR YOUNG STUDENTS
True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world. Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.
– Brene Brown, Writer, The Gifts of Imperfection