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Alumni can create an account in order to take advantage of McDonogh Connect or Pledgemail.
McDonogh School is a tapestry of diversity in all of its forms—race and ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status, to name a few. This diversity enriches our perspectives and makes us stronger, but it is just the starting point.
Our Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and staff are committed to continuing to diversify our community while simultaneously sustaining and enhancing an inclusive environment where each member of the McDonogh community is heard and valued. We accomplish this by supporting a sense of belonging through a culture of dignity and respect.
We are dedicated to being a school where students are affirmed for who they are—where they learn the importance of having empathy for those who are different and seek ways to better understand themselves and the world around them. We do this through LifeReady, our academic philosophy, which enacts the kind of critical thinking and collaboration students will need to work and thrive across lines of difference throughout their lives.
As proponents of lifelong learning, we embrace the idea that true commitment to equity and inclusion is a continuous journey of action, reflection, and recommitment. It requires humility, perseverance, and truth-telling. McDonogh is ever ready for this journey.
McDonogh is dedicated to being a truly diverse and inclusive community.
The Board of Trustees is committed to the work of making sure McDonogh School is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution. To that end, in July 2020, an Equity Committee of the Board was established as a standing group. This committee ensures open dialogue at the board level and helps to foster, encourage, and emphasize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The MPA Equity & Inclusion Committee was created to provide targeted support to the McDonogh community and enable the development of appropriate skills and cultural competencies in order to further facilitate the continued success of McDonogh students. These essential efforts are aligned with McDonogh’s mission to “do the greatest possible amount of good.”
Learn more about our MPA E&I programs and initiatives.
McDonogh supports affinity spaces as vital opportunities for students, parents, faculty/staff, and alumni to build community, reflect on shared experiences, and celebrate identity. These groups provide belonging and empowerment, helping participants feel more connected to the larger school community.
McDonogh faculty and staff take part in ongoing training that emphasizes inclusive teaching and awareness of bias. These efforts, aligned with our LifeReady philosophy, ensure that every student has the support and opportunities needed to grow, achieve, and thrive. In addition to ongoing school-based professional development, faculty and staff are also encouraged to participate in national and local conferences.
McDonogh students have many opportunities to grow as leaders and make an impact. Through national and regional conferences, global dialogues, and student-led clubs, they explore identity, build community, and develop their voices.
One signature opportunity is the Student Diversity Leadership Council (SDLC), a student-led group guided by the Upper School Equity & Inclusion Coordinator. The council amplifies authentic student voice and supports initiatives that strengthen belonging across the community.
McDonogh’s Office of Equity & Inclusion is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through an ongoing journey of honest self-reflection, data analytics, and evaluation.
The Director and Divisional Coordinators guide and support the School, with special emphasis on developing learning opportunities for students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni. Their goal is to foster an inclusive environment where all members of the McDonogh Family can show up as their authentic selves and work collaboratively with others to do the greatest possible amount of good.