Riverbend School believes in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in our community. By embracing differences, valuing multiple perspectives, and developing a profound appreciation for our humanity, we hope to ensure that our campus spaces are safe and respectful for all children, families, and employees. Riverbend School strives to:
- Create and sustain a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and families
- Root our Montessori curriculum in developing the whole child, through practicing grace and courtesy, peace education, and multiculturalism
- Develop our awareness of implicit bias by rejecting stereotypes and prejudice
- Promote anti-bias educational practices
- Appreciate difference and interconnection
- Guide children to become global citizens who stand up for social justice