Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Hackley’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement of Purpose was drafted and revised with input from faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni representing the Hackley community, and was endorsed by the Board of Trustees in December 2019.

Statement of Purpose

Hackley School’s mission and core values shape the School’s culture and inspire us to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive community. We respect one another and believe that friendship teaches us to find beauty and strength in our differences as well as our commonalities. A Hackley education embraces both the open exchange of ideas and learning from varying perspectives, inclusive of the beliefs and identities reflected within the community. We strive to embed these principles in our curriculum and programming, our admissions, financial assistance and hiring practices, and in the way we develop relationships and cultivate character. United, we work together to help ensure students, families, alumni and employees each feel they belong here. And we recognize that this work, rooted in our distinctive culture and mission, is challenging, ongoing and essential to who we are and what we aspire to be.

DEI News:

List of 7 news stories.

Hackley Lecture Series Bring Accomplished Speakers to the Hilltop

Hackley has had the honor recently of hosting several amazing speakers in our various lecture series for Upper School students — Mardi Fuller ’97 as our Szabo Lecturer and Akhil Reed Amar as our inaugural Libert Visiting Guest Lecturer.
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Kurt Coble Brings PAM Band to Hilltop

On Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, Hackley welcomed Kurt Coble and the PAM (Partially Artificial Musicians) Band to the Hilltop.

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Hackley Perspectives: Performing Arts and Heritage on the Hilltop

By Tuo Liu, Modern Languages teacher, Middle School DEI Coordinator

In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, modern languages teacher and Middle School DEI coordinator Tuo Liu writes, "Art allows us to better understand each other’s experiences, not just within the Hackley community but in a global context. Art not only embodies the Hackley ethos of learning from different perspectives, but also challenges us to take risks — another key Hackley tenet.” Read the post here.
Opportunities for Connection, Improvement Among Key Takeaways for SDLC Attendees

Six Upper School students traveled to San Antonio, Texas, with Mr. Willie Teacher and Ms. Amanda Esteves-Kraus to attend the National Association of Independent Schools’ Student Diversity Leadership Conference, which ran in concurrence with the NAIS People of Color Conference, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. The theme of this year’s conference was We The People: Leveraging Our Community to Preserve Our Humanity.
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Hackley Launches Employee Resource Groups

On Nov. 1, 2022, Hackley School announced the launch of Employee Resource Groups, providing enhanced support for the Hilltop’s faculty and staff. The resource groups support key efforts outlined in Redefining Excellence: Learning Beyond Boundaries by creating opportunities for those with shared identities to gather together, feel affirmed, and find mentorship and connection.
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Hackley Hosts First K-12 Community Reads Program

On Oct. 20, we welcomed to the Hilltop Jason Reynolds (New York Times No. 1 Best Selling Author) and Jason Griffin (renowned illustrator) of Ain’t Burned All the Bright for a book signing, a morning visit to the Lower School, and two book discussions—first with students in the Johnson Center, then with families in Allen Memorial Hall.
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Hackley Perspectives: Music in the Language Classroom

By Avraham Sosa-Velasco, Ph.D., Spanish teacher, Modern Languages Department Chair

In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Dr. Avraham Sosa-Velasco, Spanish teacher and Modern Languages Department Chair, writes, “Through music, my students immerse themselves in all facets of Spanish-speaking countries. The aural and visual aspect of singing songs introduces students to dance, dress, and the richness of various cultures.” Read the post here.