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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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Piedmont is committed to creating safe and inclusive environments at each of our schools.


DEIB Student Outcomes
 
 
 
PUSD strives to eliminate barriers to student growth and success and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment across all schools. In this setting, students are affirmed in their selves, able to appreciate the strengths and perspectives of others, and learn to collaborate effectively across differences.

 

 

 


Creating a healthy school community requires ongoing effort from everyone—staff, students, and parents.

DEIB Councils
 

Two school board policies anchor and guide the work of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for our district:

  • Racial Equity Policy BP/AR 0415.1
    The Board and Superintendent will develop and implement district-wide strategies to ensure racial equity in all aspects of the school experience—creating systems that uplift and support BIPOC students, staff, and their families.
  • Educational Equity Policy BP 041
    Excellence in education starts with equity. This policy affirms the value of diversity and the district’s responsibility to ensure all students—regardless of background—have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
DEIB Board Policies in Action
 

PUSD provides several learning opportunities in K-12 to foster a healthy school community and support students. These learning opportunities are based on the foundational social-emotional curriculum at the elementary level, then expanded upon with:

  • Affinity mentorship
  • Assemblies
  • Cultural and religious celebrations
  • Inclusive classroom practices
  • Implementing the use of restorative justice practices.
Affinity Mentorship community event

 

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Contact Us

Jean Chen Takazawa (She/Her/Hers)                                                                                                       
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

(510) 594-2862

jtakazawa@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Students in the Affinity Mentorship program
Students in the Affinity Mentorship program
Students in the Affinity Mentorship program
three elementary school students in the affinity mentorship program embracing each other and smiling