A Note from our Executive Director
Dear friend,
I have a confession to make. IVYP is committed to diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-racism. Yet, we have not always done the best job possible in honoring February as Black History Month. This year it’s different. I am so pleased and proud of the work our teachers are doing in both our Children's Center and in our Afterschool programs to honor black history in America.
This summer, our staff participated in anti-bias training. Our board has been actively working on advancing an agenda of racial justice. It’s easy to say the right words, but it can be hard to take meaningful action. As an organization that works with children, we have the opportunity to really talk about race and celebrate diversity early on in childrens’ lives. I am proud of the commitment of our staff, and our board, to do the work required to build a truly diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization.
IVYP is committed to continuing this work year round. Black history month is a good reminder, and this is a critical component of our organizational culture and values. I hope you enjoy the stories below highlighting our teachers’ work this month.
Lori Goodman
Executive Director
