At LREI, we encourage collaboration and meaningful connection among people with different perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and social identities.
This commitment is central to building and sustaining a community that is diverse in many ways; one in which all students are seen, heard, and treated fairly.
Through inclusive tuition practices and other intentional institutional policies, we work proactively to ensure that every member of the community can participate fully in school life and access all that LREI has to offer.
We also recognize that school is a place where children’s social identities are formed, explored, and examined. We create space for this important work and thoughtfully apply the principles of equity and inclusion across all areas of curriculum and practice. These efforts are essential to helping young people grow into active citizens in a democratic society. We seek to nurture individuals who can challenge prejudice, work to dismantle systems of oppression, and collaborate in building a more just future.
The foundations of democracy and of our school are built by daily habits of recognizing the rights of those who differ from ourselves.
-Elisabeth Irwin, founder of LREI
Led by the Equity and Community team, community building at LREI is multi-faceted and deeply rooted in the history, culture, and mission of the school.
The Equity and Community team designs and organizes student programming across every division, including affinity groups, special events, and visits from outside speakers. The team also leads professional learning opportunities for faculty and staff, supporting their ongoing work to develop the skills and practices that foster a genuine sense of belonging throughout the student body.
Families are an important part of this work as well. Through the LREI Parents Association, parents are invited to participate in a variety of discussion groups, and the Director of Equity and Community facilitates regular community conversations on topics relevant to the broader parent community.
Community building at LREI includes and supports all members of the school community, and this work helps shape every aspect of school life.
