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People ought to be able to bring their full selves to school - not hiding or suppressing aspects of their personality, history, culture, family, etc. In some schools, only some people get to be authentic. That's a shame.

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A diverse community is only the beginning. Through recognizing and honoring diversity, the stories and knowledge of each learner can be absorbed by all, which contributes to a wiser population as a whole.

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Creativity is diversity of thought, action and perspective

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Caring about someone enough to understand the feelings of others

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The love and enjoyment of learning is vital for all regardless of your background.

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Letting go of perfectionism and supporting students as they try, fail and try again with new knowledge

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Diversity feels like the natural food of curiosity. Sameness in a school is deadening. Variety (in classmates, teachers, topics and experiences) makes school a happy place for kids and adults.

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Allowing for conversations with those from dissimilar backgrounds is the one of, if not the best way to further ones own perspective on life

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Encouraging creative "out of the box" ideas, strategies, and solutions will naturally enhance the diversity of our classrooms.

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Diversity allows for the consideration of an array of perspectives that would not possible to consider from a more homogenous group. This allows the school to make wiser decisions that benefit all constituents.