Diversity, Equity & Community
By acknowledging and celebrating our diversity, we help children develop empathy while learning to respect, appreciate, and value differences from an early age. Diversity, equity, and community are woven into every facet of NCRC, including:
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Community Conversations: Each classroom engages in developmentally appropriate conversations and activities that give children opportunities to discuss differences, share their perspectives, and build connections with one another.
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Professional Development: Faculty and staff participate in professional development focused on reflection and fostering inclusive learning environments.
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Family Classroom Visits: Families are invited into the classroom to share their cultures, traditions, experiences, and family practices with children.
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All-School Community Events: School-wide events bring children, families, and educators together to build community.
We get the sense that having pictures of our family traditions on display in his classroom helped my son feel a deeper sense of belonging at school. Further, having peers validate and normalize these traditions via their own authentic/creative/imaginative play actions may have enhanced his sense of connection to this part of his heritage.
-Alumni Parent
NCRC Diversity Statement
National Child Research Center (NCRC) promotes and respects diversity, equity, and community through our commitment to foster empathy and respect for others in an environment that affirms all identities. We cultivate the ability to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate multiple perspectives and differences in age-appropriate ways. Our community of students, educators, and families is dedicated to upholding these principles.
NCRC’s umbrella of diversity includes, but is not limited to: race and ethnicity, neurodiversity of thought and learning style, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family composition, and physical ability. We thoughtfully embrace each child as a vital thread of the social fabric of NCRC.
Parent Engagement
Ashley Nartey
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Community