The Brearley School

The school announced that it was "committed to building an antiracist community." The school also said, "This work requires active introspection, self-awareness and the determination to make conscious and consistently equitable choices on a daily basis. We expect our faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions. These actions include participating in antiracist training and identifying and eliminating policies, practices and beliefs that uphold racial inequality in our community."

The school's statement of beliefs includes an antiracism statement.

The school's library website contains an anti-racism resource page, which includes readings by Ibram X. Kendi and the 1619 Project.

The school's library website contains an anti-racism resource page for "Birth-Class IV students and families." The resources include "Antiracist Baby."

According to the plan "Building an Antiracist Brearley," the Board of Trustees has established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. "Antiracist advisory groups for students, parents, alumnae, and faculty and staff" have also been formed. Each of these groups has a representative who sits on the DEI committee.

Departments will be "developing an inclusive curriculum and culturally competent pedagogy with the support of outside consultants." A new curriculum is currently being introduced in the Lower School, as well as in the English and History departments in the upper grades. The Physical education and Drama departments are also creating new programs.

Faculty and Staff have are being trained in "emotional responsiveness." Trustees and parents are being required to take anti-racism and anti-bias training.

A "racial literacy and antiracism" curriculum is underway.

The Alumnae Board held two town hall meetings, with school leaders, to discuss steps towards "creating an antiracist community."

The school has hired an Associate Director of Equity and Community Engagement. It also appointed a DEI coordinator for each school division.

The school will conduct an equity audit.

The school created a "Policy Against Racism, Bias, and Bigotry" for all community members. "Age-appropriate discipline systems and Codes of Conduct" have been created for each division.

The applicants must "explain how their family's values align with the school's 'commitment to creating an anti-racist and inclusive school community.'" Parents are required to attend "'anti-racist training and ongoing reflection.'"

The "Adventurous Intellect Fund" contains a "United Fund" that goes to "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism" initiatives.

The Alumnae Board ratified its own Antiracism Priorities.

The school provided an update on its DEI and Antiracism initiative at its 2021 reunion.

The school stated, "We are creating new antiracist systems and policies but that doesn’t mean that the culture immediately changes."

The Alumnae Board will, "Educate ourselves and our communities on ways to better embrace antiracist behaviors and systems" and "Ensure transparency, representation and antiracism protocols by the Alum Board itself."

On August 31, 2020, Brearley announced on Facebook that faculty are undergoing “Racial Literacy Curriculum” on “What it means to be an anti-racist educator.” This post was also featured on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.

On August 26, 2020, Brearley announced the creation of the “Advocating for Anti-Racism” reading list on Facebook. This list includes “How to Be an Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. This post was also featured on its Instagram account.

On August 24, 2020, Brearley announced on Facebook that, “We also stepped into the important work to create an Antiracist Community, work which started this summer with the Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Head of School Jane Fried. This change forward will require commitment from every member of our community.” This post was also featured on its Instagram account.

On August 6, 2020, Brearley announced the new President of the Brearley Alumnae Association who will engage in “work that is even more critical today as we, as a society, come to terms with racial inequities and injustice.”

On July 19, 2020, Brearley announced on Facebook, “We are honored that Dr. Jacobs will lead an equity audit at Brearley and help guide our inclusion work” and “we are grateful for her insights and experience as we continue our efforts to create an anti-racist community.” This post was also featured on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.

On July 16, 2020, Brearley posted an “Anti-Racism Action Steps letter” on Facebook. This post was also featured on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.

June 15, 2020, Brearley announced on Facebook several initiatives for “confronting anti-black racism in our community.” This post was also featured on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.

On June 15, 2020, Brearley posted a lengthy statement on Facebook condemning racism by stating, “We acknowledge and apologize to our Black alumnae and students who are sharing their painful experiences of anti-Black racism at Brearley.” This post was also featured on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.

On June 7, 2020, Brearley took to Facebook and released a statement as part of its efforts to “support the fight against institutionalized racism and the violence and injustice that it breeds” and to “create a more inclusive, equitable and responsive community.” This post was also featured on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.

On June 2, 2020, Brearley participated in “Blackout Tuesday” on Facebook. This post was also featured on its Instagram account.

On June 2, 2020, Brearley announced on Facebook, “The Brearley School stands in solidarity against institutionalized racism and the violence and injustice that it breeds.” This post was also featured on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.