EDC Digest ~January 2020
Monthly Newsletter of the Equity and Diversity Council
About the Equity and Diversity Council (EDC)
The Equity and Diversity Council (EDC) of the West Hartford Public Schools collaborate as a faculty and staff advisory that seek to promote equity, advance diversity, and foster inclusiveness across all areas of our district’s programs and services. The EDC subscribes to the motto, Clear Paths. Bright Futures. No Limits...(read more)
Email: roszena_haskins@whps.org
Website: whps.org/edc
Location: 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, USA
Phone: 860 561-6906
Technology at Home
Internet Access
WH & Hartford Public Libraries offer free computer and internet access
Chinese Lunar New Year- January 25- February 4
LUNAR NEW YEAR • Confucian, Daoist and Buddhist. Also known as the Spring Festival, an important festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.
Teaching Resources https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/chinese-new-year/
West Hartford Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The EDC Congratulates CT Kid Governor Myra Stanfield-Norfeldt
Family & School Partnership Series Kick-Off
- Friday, January 10, 2020 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am OR
- Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street, 3rd floor
RSVP:
Family and School Partnership Kick-Off RSVP or https://tinyurl.com/tw83and
Student Voices
Three Kings Day- Also known as Epiphany, is celebrated on January 6 to honor the Three Wise Men.
Monday, Jan 6, 2020, 12:00 AM
West Hartford Public Schools
National Compliment Day- Tell someone how amazing they are.
Friday, Jan 24, 2020, 12:00 AM
West Hartford Public Schools
Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year ) is the most important Chinese holiday, and is celebrated for 15 days.
Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, 12:00 AM
West Hartford Public Schools,
LGBT+ Alliance Meeting Minutes
Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) WH Parent Community Groups
The West Hartford Parent Community Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Groups (EDI) is a group of volunteer parents from across the district working to make our schools safe and welcoming learning spaces for all our children and their families, inclusive of all identities. In collaboration with the Equity and Diversity Council (EDC) of West Hartford Public Schools will be hosting district-wide dialogues with families, educators, and community members around equity, diversity, and inclusion topics.
EDC End of Year Celebration June 2019
The EDC Inspires Equity
Borrow a classroom set of books today.
Future Educators of Diversity of Conard and Hall
The Future Educators of Diversity (FEoD) program in partnership with local colleges, provides training, mentorship, and support for high school students of color to enroll in a CT teacher preparation program. Become a mentor today.