Affinity Groups

Affinity Groups

Affinity groups are an integral part of our social-emotional curriculum that build and foster a space for EBS students to explore personal identity development, together. Students self-select into groups based on racial and cultural affinity to engage in identity work by sharing their perspective through self-expression with other EBS students. Students collaborate and work together to learn more about and from one another.

Some years depending on interest, we also support Parent Affinity groups, for adults to identity and grapple with issues of power and privilege and how it impacts their parenting and family dynamics. The groups also provide a place for parents to talk about their identity in the context of the school community and provide feedback to the school about how better to support and care for issues their group experiences in the EBS community and beyond. The purpose and format of the groups is still developing, being a place for content and socializing.