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March 10 - “Cultural Diversity Series”: A Focus on the Vietnamese

March 10, 2010, 4:00-5:30 pm
In collaboration with the Fletcher Free Library and support from the Mercy Peace Initiative Small Grants Program, the Diversity & Equity Office will present its third installment of the Cultural Diversity Series, a collection of educational presentations from our culturally rich community. On March 10, 2010 at 4:00 pm, the topic will be “Vietnamese in Vermont: Their Historical, Cultural Background, Education, and Other Experiences,” led by Son Do, our very own Bilingual/Bicultural Home School Liaisons. The Burlington School District community and all interested friends are invited!
For more information, contact Mercedes Mack at mmack@bsdvt.org or 316-7122 or visit the Cultural Diversity Series page.
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Community Offers Input to District Recruiting Efforts
On Friday, February 12, 2010, the Burlington School District’s Equity Office for Employment and Retention—with the Department of Human Resources, Diversity & Equity Office, and Superintendent’s Office—met with members from several key local and state-wide organizations and communities. Invited groups included: Burlington Police Department; Consortium for Inclusion & Equity; Diversity Action... read more
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Burlington School District Spotlighted as Future Vermont Leaders

BSD staff:
Jeanine Bunzigiye (Home
School Liaison), Harka Khadka (Diversity Outreach Specialist),
Sara Martinez de Osaba (Parent Involvement
Coordinator; and AmeriCorps*State Coordinator
for Diversity
Outreach), and Dan Balón (Director of Diversity & Equity
Office)
Read the “Minority Rule: Who will lead the next generation of Vermont’s racial justice activists?” story at SevenDays (November 11, 2009).
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Diversity & Equity Newletter
We are excited to bring in the new calendar year in the Burlington School District. Learn about our new staff, plans for the Equity Resource Center, and a focus on increased cultural competence for our staff. Download our Diversity & Equity newsletter below to hear more.
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Commitment to Diversity & Equity
The Burlington School District recognizes and values the diversity of our students, staff and community. The District is committed to a culture of diversity that reflects the voices, perspectives and differences arising from our diverse community and the world. We believe that it is important for students to understand and appreciate human diversity, develop a capacity for cultural competence, and commit to encouraging inclusion in their future lives.
The District will adopt procedures and implement staff training intended to achieve a diverse and culturally competent school community, inclusive of diverse races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and spiritual beliefs, ages, and physical and learning abilities. The administration shall report to the Board annually on its progress, barriers and outcomes.
This statement on our district’s Commitment to Diversity was approved by the Board of Commissioners on March 10, 2009.
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Dr.
Dan Balón, Director 802-864-8494 direct |
Meet the staff in the Diversity & Equity Office
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Diversity Today
Events & Programs
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- Reading to End Racism
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- Heritage Months
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- Skipping Stones
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