Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Chandler School
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:07
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Chandler School
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core components of Chandler’s mission to promote academic challenge within a nurturing environment.
Our commitment to DEI prepares Chandler students to be successful problem solvers, critical thinkers, and transformative leaders in our diverse and interconnected world.
AT CHANDLER, WE STRIVE TO:
Cultivate learning experiences that are robust, challenging and affirming
Support each of our community members in feeling seen, heard, honored and valued
Empower our students, employees and families to identity, interrupt and eliminate bias
Evaluate and develop new and existing policies, practices and programs that promote equity and belongingness
AANHPI Heritage Month
This May, our Chandler community has enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate and recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. We engaged in a series of activities to showcase and learn more about the histories, cultures and contributions of the diverse AANHPI communities within the United States.
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Showcasing Black History Month
It was a great month of learning and experiences as we honored and uplifted Black History Month here at Chandler! Our community engaged in a wide variety of programming to celebrate the history, culture and unique contributions of Black Americans.
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We Are United - Cultural Recognitions Parent Education
Anti-Bias Curriculum Redesign Cohort
Chandler is proud to recognize and support each of our community members in feeling seen, heard, honored and valued. One of the ways we live into this commitment is through our Cultural Recognitions programming - a key partnership between the DEI Office and Chandler Family Associates (CFA). Through our Friday assemblies, classroom enrichment opportunities and school-wide efforts, our families are involved in planning and sharing the beauty of culture and history with all our Chandler students. This school year, the Cultural Recognitions programming series will include: Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Armenian Heritage Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. We endeavor to add new recognitions as our program grows.
In addition, the DEI Office and CFA also partner to offer intentional Parent Education opportunities that allow our community to join together as we learn about emerging trends in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and take action to enhance belongingness in our community. We strive to connect the learning between our students, employees and families to strengthen our collective understanding and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Chandler School’s commitment to cultivate learning experiences that are robust, challenging and affirming for students as well as deepen professional growth for our faculty is encapsulated by our Anti Bias Curriculum Redesign initiative launched in 2023. Rooted in the domains of identity, diversity, justice and action, anti-bias education seeks to support all children in developing self-confidence, celebrating differences, identifying unfairness and operating with agency. The principles of this approach align with Chandler’s mission to provide the most academically challenging education and our strategic initiative to further develop culturally responsive and affirming curricula.
Throughout this redesign process our teachers take part in a year-long cohort with their fellow educators and think critically about their grade level standards in order to integrate anti-bias principles within the lessons and units they teach. A few examples include:
First grade reimagining of a persuasive writing unit where students crafted letters to local leaders
Third grade design of an economics unit helping students learn more about food insecurity which culminated in an action project with Friends in Deed
Fifth grade bringing history to life through role play that focused on multiple experiences during the American Revolution
Eighth grade creation of a capstone unit on changemakers for their students who are also navigating a season of change
Our school community is eager to engage all teachers and specialists in this powerful professional development through 2027 so that each year every Chandler student experiences the impact of anti-bias education and enhanced instruction on their journey.
Hillary Blunt
Director of Belonging & Strategic Engagement
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core components of Chandler’s mission to promote academic challenge within a nurturing environment.
Our commitment to DEI prepares Chandler students to be successful problem solvers, critical thinkers, and transformative leaders in our diverse and interconnected world.
AT CHANDLER, WE STRIVE TO:
Cultivate learning experiences that are robust, challenging and affirming
Support each of our community members in feeling seen, heard, honored and valued
Empower our students, employees and families to identity, interrupt and eliminate bias
Evaluate and develop new and existing policies, practices and programs that promote equity and belongingness
AANHPI Heritage Month
This May, our Chandler community has enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate and recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. We engaged in a series of activities to showcase and learn more about the histories, cultures and contributions of the diverse AANHPI communities within the United States.
DEI
Read More
about AANHPI Heritage Month
Share to Facebook
Share to Twitter
Share to LinkedIn
Share to Pinterest
Share to Email
Showcasing Black History Month
It was a great month of learning and experiences as we honored and uplifted Black History Month here at Chandler! Our community engaged in a wide variety of programming to celebrate the history, culture and unique contributions of Black Americans.
DEI
Read More
about Showcasing Black History Month
Share to Facebook
Share to Twitter
Share to LinkedIn
Share to Pinterest
Share to Email
We Are United - Cultural Recognitions Parent Education
Anti-Bias Curriculum Redesign Cohort
Chandler is proud to recognize and support each of our community members in feeling seen, heard, honored and valued. One of the ways we live into this commitment is through our Cultural Recognitions programming - a key partnership between the DEI Office and Chandler Family Associates (CFA). Through our Friday assemblies, classroom enrichment opportunities and school-wide efforts, our families are involved in planning and sharing the beauty of culture and history with all our Chandler students. This school year, the Cultural Recognitions programming series will include: Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Armenian Heritage Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. We endeavor to add new recognitions as our program grows.
In addition, the DEI Office and CFA also partner to offer intentional Parent Education opportunities that allow our community to join together as we learn about emerging trends in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and take action to enhance belongingness in our community. We strive to connect the learning between our students, employees and families to strengthen our collective understanding and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Chandler School’s commitment to cultivate learning experiences that are robust, challenging and affirming for students as well as deepen professional growth for our faculty is encapsulated by our Anti Bias Curriculum Redesign initiative launched in 2023. Rooted in the domains of identity, diversity, justice and action, anti-bias education seeks to support all children in developing self-confidence, celebrating differences, identifying unfairness and operating with agency. The principles of this approach align with Chandler’s mission to provide the most academically challenging education and our strategic initiative to further develop culturally responsive and affirming curricula.
Throughout this redesign process our teachers take part in a year-long cohort with their fellow educators and think critically about their grade level standards in order to integrate anti-bias principles within the lessons and units they teach. A few examples include:
First grade reimagining of a persuasive writing unit where students crafted letters to local leaders
Third grade design of an economics unit helping students learn more about food insecurity which culminated in an action project with Friends in Deed
Fifth grade bringing history to life through role play that focused on multiple experiences during the American Revolution
Eighth grade creation of a capstone unit on changemakers for their students who are also navigating a season of change
Our school community is eager to engage all teachers and specialists in this powerful professional development through 2027 so that each year every Chandler student experiences the impact of anti-bias education and enhanced instruction on their journey.
Hillary Blunt
Director of Belonging & Strategic Engagement
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