JUNE 2019

Greetings! The end of a fiscal year always gives us an opportunity to look back and look ahead. As we reflect on another year of helping Virginia's schools, businesses, and communities achieve success through inclusion, there is much to celebrate and much to look forward to at the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities !   Continuing our trend from the last several years, VCIC has once again broken every record in our history in terms of the number of programs conducted , media mentions , and donations received to support our program work.  We are especially proud that the 525 workshops, retreats, forums, and presentations VCIC has led during the current fiscal year reflect an increase of 85% since 2017 and nearly 1,500% over the last thirteen years!   FY20 starts on July 1, and there are many important program initiatives already in the works that will move us closer to VCIC's vision of a Virginia where every person is included and where prejudice, intolerance, and fear of facing those issues don't stand in the way of success for our schools, businesses, and communities. Our next update will be sent in September. As you plan for the 2019-2020 school year, 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).   We look forward to working with you!

VCIC Named 2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit Thanks to your powerful endorsements, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has once again been named a Top Rated Nonprofit in the country through GreatNonprofits! Click here to read what people have said about us.

Program Spotlight: Educational Equity Initiative VCIC's Educational Equity Initiative develops administrators and teachers who are passionate, committed, and prepared to lead efforts to eliminate disparities based on race, national origin, and socio-economic status.  This summer, we are pleased to facilitate 3 EEI programs for school districts across Virginia. Click here to learn more.

Featured Articles and Curriculum

This month's article and curriculum links focus on Multicultural Education. Please share your ideas and suggestions for future updates! ARTICLES Computing with Relevance and Purpose: Review of Culturally Relevant Education in Computing Exploring the Relationship between School Growth Mindset and Organizational Learning Variables: Implications for Multicultural Education The Importance of Multicultural Education Moving Beyond a Human Relations Approach in Multicultural Art Education Practice Multicultural Education: Teachers’ Perceptions and Preparation The Theory and Practice of Culturally Relevant Education: A Synthesis of Research Across Content Areas Why do we need multicultural education? Reclaiming our roles as professionals in a democracy  CURRICULUM  Communication – The Total Impact of Your Message Digital and Civic Literacy Skills A Framework for Teaching American Slavery Nurturing Optimal Classroom Community for Culturally Responsive Conflict Resolution Talking About Race and Racism

Upcoming Contests, Funding, and Programs

CONTESTS (Contests linked to diversity, inclusion, and leadership) International Essay Contest for Young People (Deadline: June 15) James Patterson and Scholastic Book Clubs Classroom Library Grants (Deadline: July 31)

FUNDING (Grant opportunities to recognize leadership or support projects and clubs) The PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival on Migration, Diversity & Social Inclusion (Deadline: June 16) Champion Creatively Alive Children (Deadline June 21) (Principal must be a NAESP member) APC K-12 Server Room Makeover Contest (Deadline: July 1) Creative Leadership Grants 2019 (Deadline: June 21) Educator Grant Guidelines and Vision (Deadline: Ongoing)

PROGRAMS (Initiatives and observances to advance character education and inclusion) LGBTQ Pride Month (June) Autistic Pride Day (June 18) Juneteenth (June 19) Word Refugee Day (June 20)

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VCIC State Office 5511 Staples Mill Road Suite 202 Richmond, VA 23228 Phone : (804) 515-7950

VCIC Hampton Roads Office  at Virginia Wesleyan University Allen Village, Graybeal 5 5817 Wesleyan Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Phone : (757) 390-0720

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