A Guide to Choosing an International School (Winter 2021)

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Why is Diversity Important in Schools? By Edward Remache

I am a parent in a multi-racial family in New York. When I looked at schools for my children, I found that many independent schools checked the boxes of devoted teachers, challenging academics, and exceptional language or science or arts programs. But I also wanted a vibrantly diverse community for my children and for my family—a place where everyone can feel seen and understood for who they are rather than labeled in one category or another. I wanted a school that 8

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