Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Values Statement

Each year, CSW welcomes guest speakers during assemblies. 

Meet the DEIB TeaM

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Lisa Palmero

    Lisa Palmero 

    Dean of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
  • Photo of Yadira Valdez

    Yadira Valdez 

    Director of Student Programs for Leadership, Equity, and Inclusion and Residential Life Faculty
    781-398-8393
  • Photo of Xiaoling Shi

    Xiaoling Shi 

    Language Faculty and Advisor for East Asian Students
    781-398-8371

Annual Events

List of 2 items.

  • Culture Fest

    Culture Fest is a celebration of the diversity of cultures within the CSW community. This event showcases dances, musical performances, and other celebrated facets of our shared and different cultures.
  • Michael Feldman ’67 Social Justice Day

    Each spring, CSW holds an annual school-wide event known as the Michael H. Feldman Social Justice Day. Formerly known as Law Day, the event was established in 1975 by Shirley and Roger Feldman in memory of their son, Michael Feldman ’67. The event explores various viewpoints on important legal and social issues of the day, creating opportunities for student discussion and debate, as well as guest speakers and presentations.

"I care deeply about helping CSW to be an equitable and informed community."

"I chose to join the IDEA Committee because I care deeply about helping CSW to be an equitable and informed community. I feel that as a white person, it is my responsibility to put in the personal and actionable work towards dismantling white supremacy... In a community that prides itself on its dedication to social justice, I believe it is imperative that our actions match our intentions."

— Ella '21


CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.