DEI & Anti-Racist

Since the organization’s inception, Haven Academy has remained committed to growing, learning and improving on its path to fully becoming  an anti racist institution.   In the most recent years, our equity work has moved us forward to becoming culturally competent and developing a framework of an anti racist approach.  Through partnerships, system’s audits and guidance from DEI experts and consultants, the school’s team continues to improve its climate by committing to:

• Professional learning communities addressing issues of equity in schools

• An equity team that is moves to take action on issues of communication, professional development, curriculum and redeveloping our school programs

• Required anti-racist affinity groups for white identified staff members (and open on a voluntary basis to all who want to participate)  

• Commitment to set goals to strengthen the work

• Ongoing anti-bias training 

• Ongoing Identity development for students training

• Regular Review of the schools protections for students including those who identify as LGBTQ+  

Additional Resources for Haven Staff can be found here in this folder, including resources on:

• Affinity Groups: Anti-Racist White Affinity Group (ARWAG) and BIPOC Affinity Group 

• Cultural Awareness 

• Charter Collaborative Equity Series

• Equity - PLCs and Equity Strategic Planning 

• Event Processing - template

• Gholdy Muhammed PD

• LGBTQIA+

• Metro Center Partnership

• Racial Equity Train the Trainer

• Book clubs and book guides

Inclusivity Statement

Mott Haven Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and maintaining a diverse environment where our team feels respected and valued. We celebrate different perspectives, experiences, and cultures; recognizing the positive impact this diversity has on our scholars and community. Systems are created to sustain an environment where respect, empathy, and equality are at the foundation. We are devoted to continuous growth, ensuring Haven is a work environment where people want to join, stay, grow and feel valued.