Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Our Mission:

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee’s mission is to ensure that Furlow Charter School cultivates a welcoming environment to all stakeholders. We promote the acceptance, respect, and celebration of diversity in culture, identity, and ability and instill those values in our scholars. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through proactive measures and ongoing education, while also identifying and addressing systemic barriers that may prevent equal access to opportunities and resources. We empower every individual to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background, identity, or experiences to ensure diversity in all areas of our operations.  

 

We welcome volunteers from our community. For more information please contact Laura McConatha, DEI Committee Board Representative, e-mail: lmcconatha@furlowcharter.org

DEI Terms

DEI Terms

Meeting Information

The DEI Committee has been combined with the Resource and Development Committee and meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, with the exception of June, at 4:15 pm in the Furlow Charter School Media Center.

Furlow's Stance On Racism

Furlow Charter School’s mission states that we are committed to fostering cultural awareness, social responsibility, and academic excellence through family and community involvement in the development of life-long learners.  We understand that now more than ever it is vital that we live this mission.

We unequivocally condemn all forms of racism.  We recognize that the grievances of communities of color are legitimate and it is incumbent upon us to listen, seek to understand, and to be a part of the solution.  We embrace our responsibility as an educational institution to help our students understand these issues and empower them to be positive agents of change.  We recognize that each of us has a responsibility to look inward, examine ourselves and seek every opportunity for growth. 

For the past few years our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community, which consists of Furlow administrators, advisors, parents, and community members, in concert with the Governing Board, has sought to make Furlow Charter School more equitable and inclusive.  We are proud that Furlow Charter School was the first Peace Certified School in the South, recognized by the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation. While Furlow’s efforts to engage issues of racism and injustice are not new, we recognize that we all must do more. Moving forward, we are committed to this difficult but vital work. In the coming weeks and months we will make available additional resources to the Furlow Community. We hope that you will join us.