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Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: School Board Update 06/04/2019

Martine Gulick, Monika Ivancic, Stephan Carey, and Keith Pillsbury give a school board update.

For more information visit www.bsdvt.org or www.burlingtonvt.gov/CJC

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: School Board Update of the Year 05/07/2019

School Commissioners update the community on some of the work they've done as a board and district this year, as well as updates on the high school project and Pre-K.

Commissioners:

Martine Gulick - School Commissioner Ward 4
Monika Ivancic - School Commissioner Ward 7
Keith Pillsbury - School Commissioner Ward 8
Stephen Carey - School Commissioner Ward 2

For more information visit www.bsdvt.org or www.burlingtonvt.gov/CJC

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Burlington School Board Community Engagement 12/04/2018

Martine Gulick, Ward 4 School Commissioner, and Mike Fisher, Ward 5 School Commissioner, sit down to discuss community engagement with the Burlington School Board and share updates on board work.

For more information visit www.bsdvt.org or www.burlingtonvt.gov/CJC

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: BHS ReEnvisioning 09/04/2018

Kate Stein, BHS ReEnvisioning Committee Chair, and Martine Gulick, Ward 4 School Commissioner, talk about the community engagement that has been implemented around renovating Burlington High School and what we know about the tax impact.

For more information visit www.bsdvt.org or www.burlingtonvt.gov/CJC

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Community Engagement 07/03/2018

Martine Gulick, Ward 4 School Commissioner, and Mike Fisher, Ward 5 School Commissioner, are co-chairs of the Burlington School Board Community Engagement Committee. They give an introduction on how they plan to engage the community moving forward and how the Community Engagement Committee will function.

For more information visit www.bsdvt.org or www.burlingtonvt.gov/CJC

BTV Ignite Reverse Pitch Competition 05/04/2018

BTV Ignite participates in this year's US Ignite series of "Reverse Pitch" competitions.

Digital solution developers are invited to compete for $30,000 in cash grants to demonstrate innovative ways high-bandwidth ideas can help deliver education - in Burlington, across our state, and by linking our students with national communities and resources.

The theme of the Pitch call is "Delivering Education."

We are challenging participants to consider how 21st-century technology can let educators re-imagine our classroom and other educational experiences.

For more information see this press release: www.btvignite.com/news/2018/4/8/btv-ignite-announces-reverse-pitch-competition

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Restorative Practices in Burlington Schools 05/01/2018

Ward 3 School Commissioner Liz Curry is joined by Rachel Jolly, the Director of the Burlington Community Justice Center, to discuss the restorative practices currently being implemented in Burlington schools.

The Burlington School District's four-year Strategic Plan includes a focus on Climate and Culture. To support this goal, Superintendent Obeng and his staff invited Community Justice Center partners from Burlington and South Burlington to collaborate on a restorative practices initiative.

"Restorative justice is an effective alternative to punitive responses to wrongdoing. Inspired by indigenous traditions, it brings together persons harmed with persons responsible for harm in a safe and respectful space, promoting dialogue, accountability, and a stronger sense of community."

For more information visit www.bsdvt.org or www.burlingtonvt.gov/CJC

Judge Ben: Legislative Update on Vermont Education Policy 04/09/2018

Host Ben Joseph is joined by Dave Sharp, Chair of the Vermont House of Representatives Education Committee, to discuss current education finance policy in the works at the Vermont Legislature.

FOCUS: The Dorothy Canfield Fisher Name Should be Removed from the Vermont Book Award 01/29/2018

In this discussion of why Dorothy Canfield Fisher's name should be removed from the Vermont Book Award, evidence is presented that the author had a direct connection with the Vermont Eugenics Survey. Judy Dow, Franco American/ Abenaki educator, artist, and writer, presents a compelling power point on the history of eugenics and documentation on the reasons to change the Dorothy Canfield Fisher book award name. Kim Chase, third generation, Franco American writer and educator, and Kathy Olwell, retired social worker and social activist, talk about how the impact of the Vermont Eugenics Survey is still pertinent and discuss the vital need for acknowledgment, education, and a chance to heal.

Vermont Book Award: vcfa.edu/vermont-book-award/about-vermont-book-award

Greater Burlington Women's Forum: Hidden Disabilities 11/16/2017

Deaf, autism, dyslexia, hard of hearing, neurological issues, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, psychiatric disability, intellectual disabilities, multiple sclerosis. This is a short list of specific disabilities people live with that can be invisible to others. 

Disabilities that aren’t readily apparent are important to understand. No matter your field—from human resources, social services and education, to customer service or even website development—understanding hidden disabilities will help you navigate the world better.

Panelists Valerie DeBrita, Sarah Launderville, and Angela Gowans share personal experiences, important facts, and recommend helpful resources.

Learn more: http://www.btvwomen.org/events

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