Our key initiatives include:

Empowering Educators

We actively support educators in integrating social, racial, and economic justice into the curriculum. By recognizing the interconnection between social-emotional learning, mental health, and academic achievement, we enable educators to create holistic learning experiences that nurture each student’s potential. Our belief is clear: every educator has the potential to be a catalyst for change.

Providing Essential Knowledge and Tools

We are committed to equipping our educators and administrators with the essential knowledge and resources needed to create positive and supportive learning environments where every student feels valued and respected for who they are. By fostering inclusive practices, we empower our educators to tackle challenges and address issues with the urgency and seriousness they require, ensuring a responsive and effective educational experience for every student in every school.

Cultivating Champions of Change

Our mission is to inspire and develop champions of change within the district, dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity. We aim to empower every educator to advocate for justice and equity, ensuring that all students—particularly students of color, economically disadvantaged students, LGBTQIA+ youth, students with disabilities or neurodivergent individuals, and multilingual learners—feel valued and visible in their educational environments. By celebrating diversity and nurturing authentic connections, we create classrooms where every student, in every classroom and every school, can thrive. Together, we can dismantle barriers and elevate the voices of all learners, reinforcing the belief that inclusivity and academic excellence go hand in hand.

Join Us

Together, we are building a vibrant and inclusive environment where every student and staff member can thrive. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and empowerment for all. Join us as we collaborate with community advocacy groups, Belmont families, the school committee, and all stakeholders on this vital journey toward a more equitable future for everyone!

DEIW Focal points:

1. Enhance SEL and CRT: Build upon the district's Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) by developing consistent implementation methods across all schools.
   

2. Self-Reflection and Accountability: Foster a culture of reflection, encouraging both staff and students to interrogate their identities and accountability to themselves and others.
   

3. Courageous Conversations: Facilitate courageous conversations around current events and historical topics for both staff and students to promote understanding and awareness.
   

4. Safe and Brave Spaces: Create safe and brave learning environments where students can engage in transformative discourse, challenging worldviews and perspectives.
   

5. Welcoming Environments: Cultivate welcoming working and social environments to ensure all staff, especially diverse educators, feel comfortable and excited to contribute their best selves in Belmont schools.
   

6. Collaborative Expertise: Partner with qualified experts to examine curricula and develop an inclusive, anti-racist pedagogy that reflects the diversity of our students and enhances educator skills and confidence in delivering content.
   

7. Diversity and Retention: Work with human resources to assess and boost workforce diversity, focusing on the retention of educators of color.
   

8. Community Voice: Empower parents, staff, and community members by giving them a voice in how Belmont Public Schools provides educational opportunities to students of color, acknowledging the intersectionality of various demographic factors that affect educational outcomes.
   

9. Address Bias Incidents: Establish a cohesive process for logging hate incidents, advising on accountability measures, and ensuring transparent communication from school leaders to families and community members.
   

10. Elevate Equity Audit Findings: Act on the findings from equity audits to drive continuous improvement in our educational practices.

Aspirational Impact

An inclusive learning environment will empower all students to learn without inhibitions, foster significant interpersonal connections, see themselves represented in the curriculum, and feel safe to bring their authentic selves to the learning space. This enriches the overall educational experience for everyone.