Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

What We Value

Committed to fostering an inclusive community, Lycée Français de New York celebrates diverse identities and lived experiences, which enrich our students' learning. We respect, support, and value our students' and employees' voices, and we strive to offer an equitable environment in which they can thrive. 

The Lycée's mission to graduate, "Citizens of Culture and Courage," is foundational to our work to foster an equitable and inclusive learning community -- where all students are guided to achieve their full potential. This work is ongoing and intentional, and building on the diversity of origins, belief systems and experiences in our international community.

Angela Gittens, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At the Lycée, we proudly spotlight the tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs and experiences across our school community. We learn the value of every voice, every story, and every talent, and we work to create an environment where all students feel a strong sense of belonging in their pursuits at school and beyond.

Our Objectives

List of 4 items.

  • Goal 1 : Create equitable experiences for students

    • Developing clear anti-bias reporting mechanisms and structures for students at all grade levels
    • Implementing school-wide training for faculty, staff and students, including workshops on unconscious bias prevention and empathy practices
    • Broadening the diversity of faculty and staff through recruitment and creation of a revised Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) statement
     

  • Goal 2 : Enhance community reporting, representation and resource sharing on equity and belonging practices, and related topics

    • Benchmarking our activities with New York City independent schools, North American independent schools and French and francophone schools globally
    • Keeping our community engaged and informed about our activities, through Head of School communications, weekly newsletter and other channels
    • Sharing stories of our activities on our school blog, including student, classroom, Cultural Center, training and community activities, representing many different points of view and perspectives

  • Goal 3 : Bring a diversity of perspectives and experiences into the curriculum

    • Making classroom resources, in French and in English, more reflective of diverse perspectives and experiences
    • Dedicating a significant portion of Lycée's Cultural Center programming to a broad range of related topics, including student conferences, workshops, artist-in-residence program, and cultural events
    • Expanding professional development opportunities, including continuing annual faculty and staff participation conferences organized by the National Association of Independent Schools, the New York State Association of Independent Schools, along with The Dalton Conference.

  • Goal 4 : Research and development

    • Learning from the efforts of other independent schools and institutions around the world to implement processes, procedures, and accountability measures and best practices in education and outreach for the Lycée's bilingual, international community.

Who we've worked with

As we work on issues of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in our unique bicultural environment and forge goals that suit our community, we also take advantage of the expertise of local, national, and international leaders in the field. These thought leaders and educational organizations include:

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