Equity, Diversity and Opportunity

Henrico County Public Schools is committed to creating and supporting welcoming learning environments that embrace and celebrate the diversity of our student body and workforce. The Department of Equity, Diversity and Opportunity has a pivotal role in building systemic capacity to create and strengthen conditions that enable all students to access rigorous educational opportunities. Key areas of department focus include:

Professional Learning and Cultural Competency: Cultivating cultural competency among educators and leaders, recognizing the critical role that professional learning plays in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Mitigation of Barriers: Championing the identification and mitigation of barriers to diversity and actively addressing challenges to ensure an equitable educational experience for all.

Student Voice for Equity: Empowering students to contribute to and shape the dialogue around equity, fostering a culture where student perspectives play a crucial role in decision-making processes.

Uplifting Opportunities: Strategically working to create opportunities that uplift and empower all students, irrespective of background or identity.

Building Systemic Capacity: Engaging in the ongoing work of building systemic capacity within the educational system. This includes developing an engaged and culturally responsive staff that reflects the diversity of the student body.