• Safe, Supportive and Inclusive Learning Environment 

    TESD Equity Guiding Principles

    We believe . . . all people are worthy of human dignity and respect. Every person’s authentic identity should be valued. Together, through listening, collaboration, and understanding, we can identify and eliminate barriers to racial equity. Thus, it is the role and responsibility of the entire Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, at every level, to dismantle and abolish any structure or system that unjustly discriminates against fellow members of our community.

    Therefore we commit to . . .

    Recruit, hire, and support the development of a racially and culturally diverse faculty, administration, and staff

    Practice inclusive, culturally responsive, and anti-racist curriculum and instruction at all grade levels

    Develop and sustain anti-racist leadership among students, faculty, staff, administrators, and parents

    Ensure disciplinary measures taken at all levels reflect racial equity and nondiscrimination

    Eliminate systemic barriers that result in racial disparities in standardized testing, academic outcomes, and co-curricular participation at all levels

    Systematically review and revise District policies and regulations that have a negative and disproportionate impact on students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members of color

    Improve communication and foster community involvement related to District racial equity initiatives

    Engage stakeholders in racial equity work by establishing and sustaining authentic relationships and creating inclusive opportunities to share multiple perspectives

    TESD strives always to act in accordance with established and applicable law and the above guiding principles should be read and interpreted in that context. By doing so, TESD will ensure that it is not engaging in any educational or employment practices that constitute discrimination against or favoritism towards any group of people. To that end, TESD always has and will continue to hire the most qualified employees regardless of race, sex or other status. We will continue, in consultation with legal counsel, to review the intent and impact of changes at the federal and state level.