DEB Resources

Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Resources

These are a few resources to provide guidance for parent(s)/guardian(s) with an overview of racial inequity, bias, and identity development and its impact on learning and society. The resources provided below have been taught, read, or otherwise utilized by the St. Andrew’s DEB Team, faculty, and students at St. Andrew’s. 
 
As you begin, ask yourself what you can do? Here are a few principles that might guide further inquiry and learning:  

  • Resist asking People of Color to explain what is happening to them and how they feel. Educate yourself first. 
  • Pausing to acknowledge your own state of mind and/or emotions is a critical first step. Journaling is an effective tool that can help you with this. You can use the following prompts created by NewsEla to get started.
    • What am I observing in the news?
    • How are these events making me feel?
    • How are these events impacting my family, friends, and community? 
  • Consider how your choices contribute to greater equity and inclusion. For example, consider buying books from Local Black-Owned Book Stores.

DEB 101

Foundational resources to gain an understanding of DEB language and concepts.

DEB 201

In these resources, you will be able to utilize your knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of the significant role belonging plays in learning and identity development. 

DEB 301

In these resources, you will explore your own identity and biases.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a private, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in preschool (Age 2) through grade 12, located in Potomac, Maryland.