Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion

“At C&C, we assume an ongoing responsibility to understand and reflect the diverse identities, backgrounds, and cultures inherent in our city, which is essential to innovate and thrive. We are committed to making our school authentically inclusive through the lens of antiracism and social justice, ensuring everyone’s fundamental right to be seen, valued and belong.“

Community at City and Country School

Community is at the heart of everything we do at City and Country School. Students work together on projects, care for their school, and form strong bonds with peers and teachers. Parents play a vital role in supporting their children at home, participating in the Parents Association, and volunteering in various ways to enhance the C&C experience.

Commitment to Social Justice and Anti-Racism

Our mission is deeply rooted in social justice and anti-racism. By weaving it directly into our curriculum, we strive to understand and reflect our city's diverse identities, backgrounds, and cultures. C&C’s collaborative process identifies the developmental ages when children understand specific concepts about race, identity, and class, and uses a common language so that we are able to have consistent, school-wide conversations about social justice in the classroom. Our aim is to create an authentic and inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Expanding the C&C Community

Beyond daily interactions, the C&C community is involved in initiatives to build a better, more sustainable world. Traditions like the Harvest Festival, Welcome Dinner, and singalongs bring us together. Our Community Roots and Community Outreach programs help us support each other and the broader NYC community. Alums often return to share their stories, highlighting the lasting impact of C&C on their lives.

Honoring Diversity

We celebrate diversity in all its forms—languages, religion, skin colors, gender identities, sexual orientations, traditions, and family structures. Understanding and appreciating each other's backgrounds and global cultures are core to the C&C program. Our social justice efforts promote diversity and equity, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Examples of Equity and Inclusion Programming and Organizations:

• Parent Affinity Groups:
  ○ African-American/Black and/or Latinx Parents Affinity Group, LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group, Jewish Parents Affinity Group, Parents of Multiracial Children Affinity Group, and the Affinity Group for Families Who Receive Tuition Assistance.
•  Student Affinity Groups:
  ○ Students of Color Affinity Group, LGBTQIA+ Student Affinity Group, Jewish Student Affinity Group, Children of Immigrant Families Group, Affinity Group for Neuro-Diverse Learners, and Banana Splits.
•  Family CLEI Collective:
  ○ Advocating for DEIB work among C&C parents and families.
•  Anti-Racist Forums and Education:
  ○ Offering events for parents, faculty, and staff to promote racial equity and justice.
•  Book Discussions:
  ○ Featuring works like Family Life by Akhil Sharma and Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
•  Community Outreach:
  ○ Building relationships within the local community.
•  Equity Committee:
  ○ Ensuring our policies uphold inclusive values.
• Trustee Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee:
  ○ Supporting social justice and inclusion initiatives.