Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
STATEMENT
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is integral to the Bridges mission. The Bridges Academy community is committed to encouraging opportunities for equity, inclusion, and access across our divisions (Phoenix 3-6, middle school 7-8, high school 9-12, and online 9-12).
We believe that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create richer and more meaningful school learning environments. In addition to the cognitive diversity of our 2e population, lived experiences, identity, and economic circumstances bring a unique and enriching perspective to our school community.
We encourage research and the development of instruments and practices that identify 2e students and make 2e education more widely available regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. 2e Center for Professional Development and Research, and 2e Media play key roles in connecting our school community with opportunities and knowledge from across the United States and the world.
Twice-exceptionality knows no boundaries. Neither do we.
Our admissions process is designed to identify those students we feel will best benefit from our program and we encourage members of all communities to learn more about twice-exceptionality and to apply. Because of the pros and cons of various methods of evaluation and the complexity of twice-exceptional students’ learning profiles, Bridges does not rely solely on standardized measures, and uses a broad range of tools and procedures to determine program fit.
Our community is proudly diverse and we have many of the leaders in the field of DEIJ in 2e working within our school and across the Bridges Education Group.
