Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Mcdonald International Elementary School
Diversity is the presence of differences within a given setting. Diversity comes in the many forms of our social identities, such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, and socioeconomic status. Equity is the process of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual. Inclusion is the practice of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging.
How can the McDonald community promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
- Be aware of unconscious bias
- Communicate the importance of managing bias
- Develop a training program within our PTA
- Acknowledge holidays of all cultures
- Make it easy for people to participate in meetings/activities
- Facilitate ongoing feedback
- Assess school/PTA policies
- Track progress over time
Does McDonald have its own DEI committee?
Yes! Formed in fall 2019 and meeting monthly ever since. McDonald’s Social Justice DEI Committee is an inclusive and collaborative group of teachers and parents with diverse identities who are committed to addressing racial injustice and other social justice issues that impact our McDonald community and beyond. Membership and participation are open to all and we would love to see you at our next meeting!
When/where does the McDonald DEI committee meet?
Monthly via zoom. Each meeting info can be found in our weekly PTA newsletter "Scottie's News".
I see in the fundraising communication there is a Community Partnership Fund, what is that? (For further explanation of everything in this document see full FAQs links below.)
McDonald PTA provides a completely voluntary option to donate any amount that is meaningful to our Community Partnership Fund: This money is donated to other schools' PTAs to support equity in the district.
Frequently Asked Questions
email dei@mcdonaldpta.org for specific questions
More resources are on our Social Justice page.
McDonald International Elementary Black Lives Matter Shirts Available!
The McDonald DEI Team has youth and adult sizes available of our BLM T-Shirts, designed by a current student. Shirts are sold at school events and online. $10 suggested donation to the Community Partnership Fund, but any amounts are welcome. Shirts are available to everyone, with scholarships available. Reach out to dei@mcdonaldpta.org with questions or to coordinate a shirt pick up.
Sizes available: Youth XS, S, M, L, XL and Adult XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Keep an eye out for communication about the 2023-24 school year BLM design project, coming out in December. Your child’s artwork could be on this year’s shirt!
To donate to the Community Partnership Fund here.
McD BLM, shirt front
McD BLM, shirt back