Equity & Inclusion

From its founding, equity, inclusion, and access have been critical core values at The IDEAL School of Manhattan. We embrace diversity in children and their families and we are dedicated to creating a school that reflects the composition of the global community. We believe the best education occurs in a school made up of students with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, races, religions, and abilities. And we are committed to providing access to an independent school education to communities that have historically been marginalized.

Inclusion represents a true appreciation for diversity and acceptance of human differences. Inclusion recognizes that we can all learn from one another, and that every person has an inherent right to participate fully in society. Our commitment to equity and justice encourages discussion about and appreciation for our shared experiences and our differences, whether based on ability, age, gender, ethnicity, family structure, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomics. We honor the uniqueness of each individual and embrace diverse backgrounds, values, points of view, and experiences to build a strong, inclusive community and to prepare 21st Century students for lives in a multicultural, global society.