Diversity

    Lashawn Sells, Director
802-864-8494
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Upcoming Events

Reading to End Racism will be happening at Wheeler Elementary School on December 7th.

District -Wide training for volunteer readers for Reading to End Racism is coming up on January 21st. Times and site will be announced soon. If you want more information contact Denise Dunbar.

A Call for Volunteers

October 24, 2007
On December 7, 2007 Wheeler Elementary School will participate in a community initiative called Reading to End Racism to support the District wide goal of promoting and valuing diversity in Burlington Public Schools. This project creates an opportunity for students to listen to new literature, hear personal stories and join age-appropriate forums to explore and explain racism.Read More

Diversity Series Meetings

October 9, 2007
Here are the dates for the diversity series meetings:
These meetings will be held at the Ira Allen Educational Center

  • Thursday, November 8, 2007
  • Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
  • Thursday, March 13th, 2008
  • Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Burlington's Diversity Actions Expand
Jeanné Collins
Superintendent of Schools, Burlington

September 27, 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

Diversity Initiatives in the Burlington School District

April 17, 2007
The Burlington School District has made significant strides in dealing with racism and diversity over the past three years, through internal changes as well as participation with the community Study Circles on Racism. This is an update of the work that's been accomplished, a vision of how that work will continue and an invitation to continue the rich community dialogue that has helped foster change.Read More