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Community & Belonging

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Be who you are, all the time.

At Branson we strive to build – to use Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s phrase – a “Beloved Community,” based on justice, equal opportunity, and love for all fellow human beings, where all members are important and interconnected. We do this to better prepare our students for the world of tomorrow.

We also seek to model diversity as excellence. Research shows that diverse groups make better decisions, solve problems more readily and effectively, and generally experience better outcomes than groups that are homogeneous. Through exposure to diverse experiences and ongoing critical reflection, we are reimagining education and redefining brilliance.

Students, we want you to feel like you can show up at Branson as your authentic self, express your views openly and with dignity, have your differences celebrated, and feel seen and valued both for your strengths and your areas of growth. We know that when this is true, your learning will be deeper, richer, and will leave you better prepared for wherever your path will take you.

Learn more about the ways our programming is modeling diversity as excellence, building community, and cultivating future leaders throughout the Branson community.

Our Community Statement of Belonging

Branson believes that the well-being of people and the planet are inextricably linked and are essential to creating a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

BUILDING OUR BELOVED COMMUNITY

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CREANDO NUESTRA COMUNIDAD AMADA

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Affinity Spaces

 

At Branson, every student is a leader, and leadership is influenced by social identity. Affinity spaces—open to all students—focus on examining identities such as race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and more. Bringing people together around shared identities, these spaces provide a safe place to share experiences, build relationships, and develop a strong, positive sense of self.

Gallard Fellowship

 

Since 1993, the Gallard Fellowship has enabled Branson to bring a Morehouse College or Spelman College graduate to teach here in their chosen field. The fellowship has been instrumental in launching careers of young educators at Branson and beyond.
 

Heroes & Holidays

 

With over 100 unique forms of ethnicity represented in our people, Branson strives to become a Beloved Community in which every student’s cultural background can be celebrated, and where we learn from other's traditions and rituals.


 

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