Inclusion Partnerships & Conferences Join Together

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Led by groups like the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, a group composed of both faculty and students, curricular projects and community events are created as a commitment to equity and inclusion. This extends to families thanks to Crystal Family Association Diversity and Inclusion Liaisons, translation services, and the Spanish-Speaking Family Network. The Human Development Program, Crystal FIRST, a program for aspiring first-generation college students, as well as partnership with the Peninsula Bridge organization also demonstrate the core value of inclusion and commitment to community engagement. Most importantly, Crystal students themselves lead the charge through initiatives like Student Diversity Leadership Gathering, Lunar New Year Banquet, and Building CommUNITY Conference.

Family Inclusion at Crystal

Parents and guardians are supported during their child's education through parent-specific programs, such as the Spanish Speaking Family Network, Partners in Education, and with the support of our Parent Association Diversity and Inclusion Liaisons. 

Parent Association Diversity and Inclusion Liaisons
Aligned with our core value of practicing kindness and inclusion, this role is designed to support the school's strategic initiatives related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It fosters inclusion among the parent and guardian community as well as develops parent programs to honor the community's commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Partners in Education (PiE)
Experts and thought leaders in parenting and education present and interact with parents, students, and teachers as a joint initiative between the Parent Association and the Administration.

PiE provides opportunities for parents and the school to engage with one another in open and honest ways, and allows a forum for ongoing discussion on issues of common interest.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Equity, literacy, and culturally responsive practices of faculty, staff, and students are developed in order to live out core values and ensure the school is a place where all community members are affirmed and able to thrive.

Who is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Team?
Led by the Chief Culture and Inclusion Officer and two faculty co-chairs, one from each division, members of the DEI Committee include Upper and Middle School Division Heads, Deans of Students, at least one member of each academic department, members of the student government, and additional student representatives.

What Does the DEI Committee Do?
Primary goals are to provide a space for students and adults to engage in their own growth and development as it relates to topics of equity and inclusion, as well as to allow for collaboration and planning of community events. DEI Committee -supported events and initiatives include MLK Day Assemblies, Lunar New Year Banquet,  Multicultural Envisioning Night, and Family Traditions Potluck. 

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  • Shared Values

    All members belong and thriveShared Values

    • Be fully present
    • Share the air
    • Speak from your own experience
    • Assume good intentions; own impact
    • Acknowledge the value of diverse perspectives
    • Work toward mutual understanding, not agreement
    • Lean into discomfort
    • Be willing to ask questions

Professional Associations, Partnerships and Conferences

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    People of Color in Independent Schools (Northern California)

    Organizes and promotes numerous events for students, families, teachers, and administrators.
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    Bay Area Independent School Teacher Access Consortium

    For people interested in teaching in independent schools who are from historically marginalized backgrounds.
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    NAIS People of Color Conference

    A safe space for leadership, professional development, and networking for people of color and allies of all backgrounds in independent schools.
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    Private School Village (PSV) is a parent-led nonprofit organization that cultivates and harnesses the power of community to positively transform the private school experience for Black and brown families so that students fully thrive.
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    White Privilege Conference

    Provides challenging, collaborative, and comprehensive strategies to empower and equip people to work for equity, love, and justice through self, organizational, and social transformation.
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    Gender Spectrum

    Helps families, organizations, and institutions increase their understanding of gender and consider the implications that evolving views have for each of us.
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    Peninsula Bridge

    Empowers motivated, under-resourced students to achieve college and career success through individualized support and transformational educational opportunities.

Journey Onward

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    Commitment

    See our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting programs and initiatives led by both faculty and students, including partnerships and student-led groups.
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    Programs

    Students participate in community service through clubs and initiatives, fostering personal growth and understanding of society.
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    Partnerships & Conferences

    See our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovative partnerships and conferences, fostering a community where every member thrives.

This is the start of Your Journey

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