Diversity News Archive


Burlington's Diversity Actions Expand

For submission to "It's My Turn"
From Burlington Superintendent Jeanné Collins
September 2007

The recent story and editorial about diversity was helpful in drawing attention to a community problem related to recruiting and retaining teachers who are African-American. I want to thank these area residents for recognizing the value of and investing their energy in Burlington's diversity.Read More

Study Circles Update Letter to Mayor Kiss

Diversity Series

March 7, 2007
The Burlington School District for the first time is going to embark on a series of Multicultural topics. The series is open to any Burlington School District employee that is interested in expanding their thoughts and knowledge around Multiculturalism. There will be a different topic for each month.
The first meeting will be Thursday, March 22, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at Ira Allen.
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Study Circles School Action Team Report

June 15, 2006
The Study School Action Team Workshop hosted a program on Monday evening, May 22, 2006 at the Imani Center in Burlington. The team invited members of the Burlington school community (parents, teachers, and students) to take part in a workshop led by Denise Dunbar on the topic of racism in classrooms and school curricula. Twenty-nine people attended the workshop.
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A Sundae in June: Awards and Ice Cream Buffet at BHS

June 1, 2006
Make your own Sundaes, Thursday June 1st, in the BHS Auditorium from 7-8:30 PM.  Awards will be given to students from A World of Difference, students from Shades of Ebony, volunteer readers from Reading to End Racism, and the Edmunds Middle School Diversity Documentary. These four programs have been instituted in Burlington schools to promote inclusion and respect for all students, increase success for students of color, and eliminate racism.  For more information, contact Lashawn Sells at 864-8494.
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