EDC Digest February 2020
Monthly Newsletter of the Equity and Diversity Council
About the Equity and Diversity Council (EDC)
Email: roszena_haskins@whps.org
Website: www.whps.org/edc
Location: 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, USA
Phone: 860-561-6906
EDC Meeting Minutes and Highlights- Jan. 23, 2020
in West Hartford Public Schools
Lunar New Year 2020
LUNAR NEW YEAR • Confucian, Daoist and Buddhist
Also known as the Spring Festival, an important festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.
Why Black History Month?
Black History Month is a time when the achievements by African Americans are recognized and the role of the black identities in U.S. history is acknowledged.
90 Second Video: "Google's Most Searched"
Promoting Inclusion in Our Schools
March 21 -World Down Syndrome Day
April- Autism Awareness Month
May- National Mental Health Awareness Month
June- LGBT+ Pride Month
Technology and Internet Resources for Families
Technology at Home
Internet Access
WH & Hartford Public Libraries Free Access
UPCOMING EVENTS- Spread the Word
Moms' Voices- Celebrating Diversity & Empowerment
Thursday, February 20th, 7PM at Conard High School, Rm 169
King Philip Diversity Symposium
Check out highlights of the 2019 Identity Symposium, featured in the Hartford Courant.
Family and School Partnership Series- Next Event Coming Soon
MEETING MINUTES AND INFORMATION
EDC Meeting Minutes
Next Meeting: Thr. Mar 26, 2020-3:45pm- Town Hall, Rm 422
23 January 2020 Meeting Minutes
12 December 2019 Meeting Minutes
17 October 2019 Meeting Minutes
LGBT+ Alliance Meeting Minutes
Future Educators of Diversity (FEoD)
WHPS Interdistrict Summer High School Registration Now Open
To browse summer credit and non-credit courses for middle and high school students, visit https://summer.whlifelearn.org/CourseCatalog/catalogView.asp?id=35
West Hartford Leisure Services Summer Camps