Diversity and Inclusion
In keeping with our philosophy, The Little School is committed to educating our students to be citizens in a diverse and inclusive global community.
To further our children’s understanding of the world in which we live, The Little School seeks to purposefully build an environment that reflects and honors its rich diversity. The school welcomes a wide range of people and respects their personal identities, including socioeconomics, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and family composition. Our community is committed to ongoing dialogue, education and reflection to develop understanding and inclusion of every member.
Saturday, June 15
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bellevue Crossroads Mall
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on 19 June in the United States. The day commemorates the day in 1865 when Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people in Texas were free, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
The celebration of Juneteenth has roots in African American communities and has been observed since the late 1800s. It is a day to remember and honor the struggles and sacrifices of African Americans in their continued fight for freedom and equality. In 2021, President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in the US.
This year The Little School and Eton School are honored to host a Juneteenth Community Celebration designed to center, celebrate and support Black voices and businesses. Free and open to the public, this event is on Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bellevue Crossroads Mall.
Interested in supporting our community through this event? Sign up to volunteer here!
“We all have different parts that make us who we are. Our diversity makes us a better school.”
— Ana, TLS Alumna
DEI Mission
We will reflect on our own identities, be curious about the experiences and perspectives of others and seek to understand how our identities intersect. We strive to create an educational culture where struggle and discomfort are embraced as necessary for increased understanding, and a community whose members are humble, curious, kind and committed to social justice.
DEI Vision
The Little School creates innovative learning communities committed to equity, intentionality and continuous inquiry and growth.
2022-2023 Self-reported Race and Ethnicity
2022-23 Non-English Languages
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Little School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or family composition in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, hiring or any other school-administered programs.