Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

At Dutchess Day School:

We embrace and respect the identities of all people.

We understand that differences among people make our school community a richer place.

We ensure a safe community that empowers the exploration and expression of our true selves.

We foster agency among individuals and our community to create an empathetic, equitable, and more just world.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Dutchess Day School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law, and extends to them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.

The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, employment, or its educational, athletic, or other co-curricular programs.

Coretta Scott King Award Books

Recipients of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970 – present.

We Are KidLit Collective

The We Are Kid Lit Collective works to create materials and opportunities to recognize the humanity of Indigenous and People of Color (IPOC) in youth literature.

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature

Lists of Best Multicultural Books of the Year, 2013 – present.

10 Antiracist Books for Young Adults

Respected book review magazine’s starred and/or award-winning antiracist titles for young adults (MS and US).

That Sister

37 Children’s books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance