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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

APS is committed to a culturally responsive workplace which enables us to build and sustain a diverse workforce, champion inclusive curriculum, and to close achievement and opportunities gaps for all students and staff.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strives to create and sustain a district-wide culture that universally uses culturally responsive teaching and equitable practices to ensure that all students — regardless of the schools they attend, their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, native language, or economic status — have access to exceptional teaching and resources needed for each to continually experience high levels of academic achievement and social development.

The School Board Equity policy (A-30) includes governance in four key areas: Governance Equity Practices; Educational Equity Practices; Workforce Equity Practices; and Operational Equity Practices.

Read the 2023 Monitoring report

Contact

Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Arlington Public Schools
2110 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-8658
dei@apsva.us
Twitter page: @dei_aps

Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Dr. Tyrone Byrd

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist: Cristin (Caparotta) Schulman

Administrative Specialist to the Director: Schirley Soto Cubillos