Belonging at One Schoolhouse

One Schoolhouse works with a network of more than three hundred independent schools around the world, each with their own mission and core beliefs. When schools and their communities work with us, we respect their missions and core beliefs and we show up in accordance with Our Commitments, Our Beliefs, and Our Values.

Since our founding, One Schoolhouse has been committed to providing a place where people can thrive. By listening intently to feedback from our community and staying apprised of current research, this work continues and is iterated upon.

Our Commitments

One Schoolhouse is committed to creating an educational environment that promotes respect and equality, and that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. One Schoolhouse expects all members of its community to conduct themselves with respect for the personal dignity of one another.

One Schoolhouse does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, religion/creed, ethnic or national origin, gender identification, citizenship status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. Similarly, One Schoolhouse does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Our Beliefs

We believe that authentic success does not come at the expense of others.

We believe that learners thrive when they are given high expectations and the supports they need to reach them.

We believe that by rejecting assumptions about achievement and hierarchies, we can create and expand opportunities for all learners.

We believe in actively cultivating accountability wherein bias, injustice, and discrimination are addressed.

We believe in honoring each person’s differences and not privileging one identity over another.

We believe in fostering a safe and accessible environment where all participants can engage fully.

We believe that diversity of thought, identity, difference, and affiliation makes our community stronger.

Our Values

Build for Belonging: We seek out diverse voices, listen intently to each other, and create experiences that honor identities.

Empower Learners: We give our learners choice and voice, because agency is essential to building competencies and skills.

Act with Integrity: We do what is ethical and right, and operate with honesty and openness.

Embrace Iteration: We approach our work with an intrepid spirit and an iterative mindset so we can focus on progress not perfection.

Redefine Excellence: We expand opportunities for all our stakeholders so that achievement does not come at the expense of others.