We stand united, both community members of color and community allies to acknowledge many in our community who have experienced racism, cultural insensitivity, and a lack of belonging here in Brookline Public Schools.  This is currently a reality that harms us all.  

Equity means excellence for all students. Attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion does not take away from the excellence of Brookline’s education. Rather, they are the key to it.

As the strategic plan is finalized and moves into implementation, we ask you to allocate funding so that equity can truly lead to excellence. Fund the Equity Audit so that we can know what real work must be done. 
Support Equity Specialists in each school so that there are funded teacher leaders ready to step in as we know problems around racism will arise.