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EXPL 291 Presentation
EXPL 291 Presentation
EXPL 291 Presentation
Inclusion at the
Chicago Friends
School
Sarah A., Roman H., Tim J., Hanna K., Lily M.,
Kaitlyn S., Lia T.
Context
Based on multiple meetings with Head of Chicago Friends School
School, Karen Carney, this community-based
research project focuses on diversity and ● Located on Chicago’s north side
inclusivity practices at Chicago Friends
○ Edgewater
School (CFS). Diversity and inclusivity
practices, in this context, are specifically
● Quaker Values
articulated by the head of school as ○ Simplicity, Peace, Integrity,
increasing participation and enrollment of, as Community, Equality, Service
well as creating a welcoming atmosphere for,
● K-8 instruction
people of color and people from lower
socio-economic backgrounds.
Research Questions
1. What are the current practices that Research Plan:
CFS is already doing to promote
● Asset-Mapping
inclusivity and diversity?
2. Are there practices that CFS is doing ● Internal Audit
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12bO-Qk9afWWY_4i__f-RW-fdSERRalnA
Google Map:
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Results : Asset-Mapping
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QHbiA9_kJhLOs_9ZAAi6lmfbaY6pBxHXnU_YyQwThIc/edit?usp=sharing
Results: Internal Audit
External Audit
Organizations Researched
Diversity/ Inclusion > Increased Student Enrollment > Increased Financial Capacity > Greater Physical Capacity
In order for Chicago Friends School to successfully engage with the surrounding public, and attract more families, the school
must extend themselves through various community-building affairs.
Diversity and Inclusion must permeate through external affairs, internal structure, and public image in order for Chicago
Friends School to achieve increased socioeconomic/ racial diversity, as well as expanded physical and financial capacity.
Further Research
● Staff diversity
In the cumulation of this research project, we identify actions that CFS can consider and implement in the
future, such as consider partnerships with new organizations around the Edgewater/Rogers Park/Uptown
area or implement any preferential practices mentioned in the Internal or External audits.
These organizations and practices are crucial in promoting growth at CFS, attracting new families,
ensuring high retention, and enhancing the student experience.
Furthermore, these organizations have the potential to act as financial resources for CFS, allowing for
further growth both physically and financially.
This research project was possible with the help of many community organizations and key members of
the community, who shared their insight with us and provided a unique perspective on diversity and
inclusion.