This Wheaton Magazine feature profiles Mirko Chardin’s lifelong commitment to social justice and equity. As principal of Putnam Avenue Upper School, he shares research and experiences so other schools can benefit, and introduces his book *Equity by Design*, co-authored with Katie Novak【552633722619757†screenshot】.
The piece highlights strategies for creating culturally responsible, sustainable frameworks for all students and includes Chardin’s hope that schools will become places where every student—regardless of background—can access relevant and challenging learning experiences and develop into leaders【90286454839680†screenshot】.