Last summer, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities facilitated two Educational Equity Initiative retreats for teachers and administrators. These programs help educators build the knowledge, motivation, and skills to eliminate disparities based on race, national origin, and socio-economic status in all areas of school life and academic achievement.
Throughout the 2017-2018 school year, VCIC has been pleased to stay connected to the participating schools, facilitating professional development and providing coaching and support. Henrico County Public Schools recently created a powerful video about how this programming has made a difference:
What wonderful examples of how individual program participants can make a difference as a result of their work with VCIC! We are excited to advance this impactful programming not just with schools, but also with businesses and communities across Virginia.
This update includes details about upcoming VCIC programs, as well as many local and national resources. Please let us know how VCIC can partner with you. Contact our office by phone at (804) 515-7950 or by emailing Jessica Hawthorne (Director of Programs) or Marcos Martinez (Educational Programs Coordinator).
We look forward to working with you!
Welcome Tawyana Athey
Please join VCIC in welcoming Tawyana Athey as Development & Operations Coordinator! Tawyana brings 6 years of experience working in a collegiate setting and 7 years of banking and customer service experience. At VCIC, she has responsibility for daily office operations, supporting fundraising efforts, and managing the organization's donor database.
VCIC's President & CEO Jonathan Zur will be a guest on WHRV's "Another View" on March 2 at noon and a panelist at a March 3 town hall at 2:30pm at Virginia Wesleyan University exploring the question: "Is M.L.K.'s Legacy Just A Dream?"
The RVA Community Fund for Standing Together supports Richmond-area nonprofits and schools with financial support for rapid response services after incidents of bias, discrimination, or bullying.
