Greenwood is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging. At Greenwood, we value and respect each other’s differences. We strive towards pluralism – an ethic of respect that values human diversity.
Pluralism means recognizing and valuing differences such as identity, beliefs or politics. Differences are not seen as threatening; instead, these are opportunities to learn from one another, enriching our community with new perspectives and ideas. Everyone belongs.
To support this ongoing work, Greenwood has engaged the , an independent, charitable organization working to “influence perspectives, inform policies and inspire actions to advance pluralism.”
Using resources from the Global Centre for Pluralism, we have created eight benchmarks to monitor our progress in this work. These benchmarks engage in the inclusion of staff and students, inclusive hiring practices, curriculum and content, and teacher preparedness.
We are also committed to fostering the skills and attributes necessary to creating an inclusive and pluralistic community. Active listening, critical thinking and perspective taking, intercultural competence and conflict resolution are among the skills embedded into the Greenwood curriculum for students as well as professional development opportunities for staff.