Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion (DEAI)

How This Work is Happening

To bring our priorities to life, we’ve implemented structures and supports that have been operationalizing DEAI efforts across the district:


Equity Leaders in Schools: 

  • Each school has identified an Equity Leader who has been receiving professional development and support throughout the year. These sessions have shifted from foundational knowledge-building to direct implementation at the school level.

Use of Culture and Climate Data: 

  • We’re using multiple tools and methods to monitor progress, including: 
  • Staff, Student and Family Climate and Culture Surveys
  • Anecdotal feedback from staff, students and families
  • School  Success Plans
  • Regular check-ins with Equity Leaders and school teams
  • Quarterly reports to the  DEAI SubCommittee

School-Based Strategic Goals: 

  • Each school has been developing DEAI-aligned strategic goals to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment. Ongoing support has been provided to help schools make progress.

Progress Monitoring:  

  • District teams have been reviewing implementation progress through listening sessions, quarterly reports to the DEAI Sub Committee.

Our DEAI Priorities

Newtown Public Schools has been identifying and refining the following key priorities:


  • Leadership Commitment: District leadership has been advocating for and supporting DEAI efforts throughout every level of the system.
  • Data-Informed Practice: We have been working to cultivate a culture in which data and feedback inform decisions, deepen understanding, and guide strategic planning in DEAI.
  • Capacity Building: A primary focus has been building staff and leadership capacity to implement meaningful, responsive DEAI practices.

Our Ongoing Commitment

This work has been driving our broader mission: to increase student achievement, strengthen engagement, and ensure all students experience a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.

Newtown Public Schools remains deeply committed to advancing DEAI. Planning has already been underway for the coming school year as we reflect, refine, and build on what we’ve learned.

We believe that prioritizing people and fostering a diverse, human-centered culture is essential to serving our students, staff, and community with excellence.