education

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Burlington School District Community Dialogue on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 10/23/2012

Burlington School Board’s Committee on Diversity and Equity engages the community in a dialogue to guide the direction of the School District’s efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Thet School Board of Commissioners has moved forward its proposed updated Policy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the School District. Additionally, the Board approved a Board Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion that includes a Mission and Vision for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the District. All documents can be found at www.bsdvt.org

Cultural Diversity Series: Exploring Successes and Challenges of the Bosnian and Congolese Communities 05/23/2012

A presentation and discussion exploring the successes and challenges of the Bosnian and Congolese Communities. Burlington High School students Esmir Hadzic, Medina Korajkic and Darijo Piplica share insights into the Bosnian Community. Cleophace Mukeba speaks to the challenges and successes of the Congolese community and his efforts to improve opportunites and conditions in the Congo through the Vermont Ibutwa Initiative. Presented as part of the Cultural Diversity Series of the Diversity and Equity Office of the Burlington School District.

Congressman Peter Welch: Effort to Avert Scheduled Doubling of Student Loan Interest Rates 04/16/2012

With federally subsidized Stafford Student loan interest rates set to double on July 1st, Rep. Peter Welch announces efforts to block the increase.
The announcement comes as student loan debt is reaching a crisis point. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, student loan debt has reached $870 billion. That number exceeds credit card and auto loan debt and is expected to continue rising.
Welch is joined by Cody Paiva, a UVM junior; Patrick Mangus, a recent graduate of CCV; Ben Truman, a parent of a student entering college; and Don Vickers, President and CEO of Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), to discuss legislation he is pushing in the U.S House to avert the scheduled rate hike.

On the Waterfront: Young Writers Project - Geoffrey Gevalt 01/18/2012

Hosted by Melinda Moulton with guest Geoffrey Gevalt, Founder and Executive Director of the Young Writers Project.

Bilingual Burlington 01/16/2012

Steve Norman talks with Burlingtonians about how to make Burlington more French-friendly. For more information about this program and how to be involved email Steve Norman at: stevenorman@fastmail.fm or go to www.aflcr.org.

Robert Huber Debate Tournament - Lowering the Drinking Age 11/04/2011

The Lawrence Debate Union is hosting the Robert Huber Debate Tournament, kicking off with a debate on lowering the drinking age. Robert Huber coached debate at UVM for over 40 years and this tournament remembers him. The Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont was founded in 1899. It is currently one of the leading debating programs in the world, with competitive success at natinal and international levels.

Public Debate: Did Fogel Earn It? 10/20/2011

The Lawrence Debate Union is hosting a public debate to analyze whether or not former University of Vermont President, Dan Fogel did, indeed, earn his monetary compensation. Participants will include selected members of both the student body and the faculty.

Senior Employment and Economic Security Summit 08/17/2011

This important summit brings together Vermont’s Congressional delegation, state leaders, and organizations from both workforce development and aging networks, to discuss elder economic security and employment. The goals of the summit are to raise awareness and educate people about the training and employment services available to Vermonters age 55+ and showcase the consequences if these successful programs no longer exist.

Bilingual Burlington 07/28/2011

Positive Profiles in Courage - Vermont Women and HIV 06/20/2011

A HIV awareness program in which women and young women share stories about their experiences with having HIV. For more information about the Twin States Network log onto:

www.twinstatesnetwork.net or call: 1.888.338.8796.