Education

Paul Gorski-Ten Things I Can Do to Be a Better Multicultural Educator 01/16/2012

The Burlington School District Equity Council and Diversity & Equity Office welcome Paul Gorski, long-time board member of the National Association for Multicultural Education, founder of EdChange and Multicultural Pavilion, and nationally recognized consultant on equity and social justice in education. On January 16, 2012, Dr. Gorski spoke with district teachers, staff and the larger Burlington community as part of an in-service session at the Burlington High School Auditorium.

MLK: Youth Leadership Summit 01/15/2012

This event is about everyone learning the story of Dr. Martin Luther King and each other's motivations for social change. The program includes opening remarks by Kesha Ram and closing remarks by Sara Martinez de Osaba. recorded at the Champlain Senior Center in Burlington, VT.

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Fiscal Year 2013 Burlington School Budget 01/05/2012

Commissioner Alan Matson (W6), Chair of the Finance Committee, is joined by Karen Grosclose, District Business Manager, Amy Mellencamp, Principal at Burlington High School and Superintendent Jeanne Collins. For more information visit the District web site: www.bsdvt.org

Preservation Burlington: Careers in Preservation 12/22/2011

Monthly call in show hosted by Preservation Burlington. Host Ron Wanamaker talks with Karl Lukhaup, traditional tradesman, and Jacob Mushlin, founder of Measure Twice School, about careers in preservation.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 12/20/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

HOPE Congo 12/15/2011

Coordinator of HOPE Congo, Paul Gatanga speaks to the history and needs of the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and how the organization, Hope Congo, offers brighter possibilities for the future. This program is designed to raise awareness, connect the diaspora community and has been used as a political organizing tool for activists working in Congo who have limited means of self-expression.

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 12/13/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward5 meet Department of Public Works Building, 645 Pine Street.

Greg Palast: Why We Occupy: How Wall Street Picks the Bones of America 12/12/2011

Greg Palast, the BBC investigative reporter who busted open the theft of the election in Florida, is back with a new book, Vultures' Picnic, an investigation of The One Percent. From his four-continent sleuthing, he exposes the high-finance carnivores and petroleum pigs, the movers and shakers who move and shake us. Weird, eye-opening, funny, sick and insanely informative ... it's WHY we occupy. Download the first chapter free ––and check out the uncover films that go with the book––at VulturesPicnic.org . Warm up Act: Trailer screening of Sam Mayfield's forthcoming documentary: Gentle Uprising in Wisconsin. All are welcome. Donations appreciated. For more info. email shirleymayfield@gmail.com

Artful Word: Vermont International Festival 12/03/2011

The Vermont International Festival is a multi-cultural community event sponsored by the Vermont Performing Arts League. VPAL is a non-profit organization that has been active in the promotion of international music, dance and crafts since 1978. The Vermont Performing Arts League's 18th Vermont International Festival, an annual celebration of cultures from around the world, bringing their crafts, foods, music and dance to our doorstep. This video was produced by James Gero.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 12/01/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!