Embrace Diversity to Empower Education
UPDATE July 2025: MCVSD no longer funds the position of Diversity, Access, and Inclusion Coach. No updates to this website will be made going forward. The current information will be available until May 2026.
Our District recognizes the profound impact of inclusive teaching practices on our school communities. This platform is a hub for educators committed to fostering diversity and equity.
Here, you’ll find a wealth of resources, activities, workshops, and opportunities for collaborative partnerships that empower vibrant and inclusive learning environments for every student.
Empowering Education for All
MCVSD Diverse Learning Hub
Welcome to the Diverse Learning Hub, where we celebrate the richness of diversity to drive meaningful change in education. Our mission is to empower individuals in their role as educators and life-long learners by providing a platform for inclusive resources, engaging activities, and a supportive Diversity Collective. Explore our curated resources to enhance your understanding, dive into interactive activities to foster inclusive learning environments, join our diversity collective to learn from experts and share insights and experiences, and stay updated with action oriented articles on our Blog.
Together, let’s embrace diversity and transform education into a force for positive change.
From the blog
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Expanding the Narrative by Celebrating All Women
Women’s History Month, established by Congress in 1987, celebrates the achievements of women, often through a narrow lens. Information, actions, and events center around stories of cisgender, white, middle-class women ignoring the contributions of those who may not fit the traditional female narrative. These stories are important, but they aren’t the complete story. Gender equity
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Companionship in Action: Partnering for Equity in Group Projects
One of the aspects that set CTE apart from traditional classrooms is the focus on project based learning. This type of learning focuses on developing practical skills to address real world problems students will face in their future careers. Many professionals work on project teams, and group projects in the classroom are a great way
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Plant Seeds for Viral Justice: Grow Equity in the New Year
One of the initiatives I started this year in my role as Diversity Coach is the Diversity Collective. I envisioned a group of teachers delving into meaningful equity in a supportive environment. During the October Staff Day, three teachers stopped by my drop-in session where I pitched my concept. After some discussion of various possibilities,
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A Season for Inclusivity through Language
December is a season of celebrations, where diverse holidays and traditions focus on hope and community. This is the perfect month to reflect on how our language can bring us closer together and make everyone feel valued. Careful selection of our words demonstrates respect for the myriad identities, experiences, and backgrounds of the individuals we
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Transgender Awareness Week & Day of Remembrance
This year, November 13th – 19th is Transgender Awareness Week culminating in the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th. The days leading up to the Day of Remembrance are dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of transgender people and advocating as members of the community or allies for issues regarding safety, justice, and
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Ensuring Integrity & Fairness through Innovative Technology
The PSFA at CHS hosts “parent chats” as part of their monthly meeting. I was asked to prepare a presentation for the November parent chat on AI and academic integrity in my dual role as a programming teacher and Diversity Coach. The presentation was expanded to include a brief history of AI, district policy and
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