When Belmont Day physical education teacher and mindfulness director Alex Tzelnic was challenged by bridging mindfulness and social justice in his lessons for fourth graders, he contacted Rhonda Magee, author of The Inner Work of Racial Justice, for help. A frequent author himself, Alex shares that discussion in an article published
Thanks to the commitment of the Class of 2022 to help make the Belmont Day campus more welcoming to all, we are pleased to announce that a non-binary bathroom/locker room is now available on the Barn’s second floor. Use of the room is open to all students, visiting athletes, faculty,
You are invited to the kick-off gathering for this year’s Social Identity Discussion Groups (SIDGs) via Zoom on Tuesday, October 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “Social Identity Discussion Group” is the term we’re using for groups that center on shared experiences related to social identity. If you are interested
On Tuesday, November 10, we launched this year’s diversity, equity, and inclusion or DEI parent groups. We began as a whole group to acknowledge our common dedication to engaging with one another on topics related to social identity and social bias. Following that heartwarming start, folks spent time in groups focused
Dear Belmont Day Community, The protests across our country in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd and in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement are prompting important, challenging conversations within our families and our communities. You heard from Brendan Largay and Carlos Hoyt regarding Belmont Day’s
Braiding Different Strands in the COVID-19 Period: Communities within Community Gathering Strength There’s never a bad time and there’s never been a better time to hold a Braiding Different Strands gathering. We hope you’ll consider joining us on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., to affirm our unity as
Parents participating in Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) will meet monthly. SEED is a nationally recognized peer-led program of community, personal, and professional development focused on issues of identity, equity, and social justice. The 2019-2020 school year marks the third year of parents engaging in this important work. Group
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