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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were also impressed with Grace's warmth and caring environment. We've applied for our DC, but there's one niggling question that perhaps current parents of minority children at the school can answer...

We noticed that the school's introductory video and photos of the student body reflect a diverse group of kids. However, looking at the staff page, with the exception of the aftercare staff and the departing HOS, all of the teachers seem to be white. Is that correct? 
If so, has the school worked on attracting and retaining a diverse pool of lead teachers moving forward?
If not, how does the school work to ensure that students see diverse role models in the classroom? Are there any concerns about disparate discipline--especially as meted out to AA boys?

Thanks in advance for any helpful responses![/quote]

There is only one AA assistant teacher - in preschool, I believe.  There are several other teachers from different racial backgrounds - so not all white - and, there are a few male teachers.  I can't speak to what specifically is done in the recruitment of teachers, but the school certainly doesn't pay lip service to diversity - racial and economic.  The school appears fully committed (see also makeup of the Board) to diversity, so a lack of racial diversity among teachers would not seem to be from a lack of attention to the issue.

In terms of discipline, from a parent perspective, I don't see disparate treatment toward any group, including AA boys.  The only time (in 4 years at Grace) I can recall a concern over discipline involved a white family (there was a difference of opinion between the parents and school over one particular incident and to my knowledge, the issue was resolved amicably).

As others have noted above, Grace is a warm and caring environment where the teachers "get" kids.  It is a wonderful school and one worth strongly considering.  We're very happy there.[/quote]

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