Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Anchored in our history and mission, we believe that the foundations of advocacy begin in childhood and early adolescence. To dismantle systems of oppression, exclusion, and inequality, a child must fundamentally value the worth of all people as equals from the youngest of ages. Established in 1965, just one year after Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Lowell's founders specifically wanted to disrupt the existing norms and "wanted the school to be as inclusive and heterogeneous as possible" (Judith Grant, Lowell: The First Thirty Years). Over five decades later, we continue to be leaders outside the Lowell community and uphold Grant's values with determination and intention, recognizing that diversity in all its variations is vital to an excellent educational experience and building a stronger, more compassionate society.

At this moment in time, it is still critical to call out and distinguish the work of equity and inclusion to ensure that the work remains a priority at many schools. We weave much of our work in this arena into the fabric of the school—from how we build community through admissions and hiring to how we design and implement curriculum and even how we provide students with a full range of skin tone bandages in the nurse's office. Practicing authentic inclusivity in everyday moments is critical. So is providing a learning experience for students about how our larger American and global society is still systemically an exclusive experience for so many.

A Lowell student is immersed daily in an environment that strives to provide opportunities for connection and curiosity, respect, and understanding. We aspire to actively and authentically embrace the individuality of every member of our community, and we aim to produce graduates who are engaged citizens in the world, always advocating for equity and justice.