The Diversity Bonus

“Our teachers intuitively recognize how important diversity is to our learning environment, and new data actually supports this observation. In his recent book, The Diversity Bonus, Scott Page is able to quantify the advantages enjoyed by teams whose members bring diverse skills and modes of thinking to their work. ‘Excellence demands diversity,’ Page says.  He finds strong benefits in both cognitive diversity and identity diversity. Page writes that in an expanding economy that favors complex multi-dimensional challenges, the most successful teams are ones that harness the diverse talents and perspectives of their members. At Mayfield, we want our students to have the opportunity to practice this now. We want them to learn how to appreciate the advantages of learning and working with those who might look or think differently. We also know that it takes intentional energy and care to make sure that every single member of our community feels welcomed, included, and valued—this is the only way to unlock each individual’s unique and God-given gifts.” — Kate Morin, Head of School