SOCIAL JUSTICE & Social science
As a community, we are deeply committed to upholding a shared social responsibility to create a more just world. Our proud legacy lives on through our graduates, who bring curiosity and critical analysis to every new situation. With the confidence and skills to actively shape a better world, they don't simply study it—they transform it. At our institution, social justice is both a study and a practice, blending theory with practical application, grounded in the social sciences. We focus on understanding our social world and empowering our students to become agents of change.
With an unwavering pursuit of anti-racism and social justice, MCS proudly stands as one of the most diverse educational institutions in NYC, where students are equipped to become catalysts for social change. By fostering a positive racial identity, we empower students to appreciate their intersectional identities and be perceptive of their interactions with others.
POSITIVE RACIAL IDENTITY
INTENTIONALLY RESPONSIVE CURRICULUM
At MCS, students’ identities and ancestral histories are integral to our social science-based curriculum, ensuring that children feel represented and supported in their positive racial identity development. Teachers emphasize building students’ critical thinking skills by exploring multiple perspectives and connecting lessons to both current and historical events. This approach makes learning relevant and helps children understand the world they are inheriting, while equipping them with the tools to navigate it in alignment with principles of equity and inclusion.
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION
MCS students are active participants and independent thinkers—the core ingredients for a democratic society. They learn to confront differences with understanding, and find common ground through civil discourse.