Celebrate Black History Month
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Feb
2023
Mar
2022
Вторгнення в Україну | Вторжение в Украину | English | Español | Fósun Chuuk
Ми всі шоковані насиллям, що розгортається в Україні, і ми виступаємо разом як шкільна спільнота проти жорстокості та насильства. На нас всех повлияла информация о развёртывании силовых действий в Украине, и наше школьное сообщество сплочённо выступает против жестокости и насилия.
Feb
2022
School board approves equity policy | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The policy will help ensure that all students have what they need to participate in school life and reach their full potential.
Feb
2022
Learning about Basquiat and Angelou During Black History Month [video]
Students in Ms. Nelson's second-grade class are expressing themselves in the styles of Maya Angelou and Jean-Michel Basquiat in a special poetry and art lesson.
Jan
2022
Revised equity policy reflects feedback from community | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The policy will go to the board of directors on Feb. 8 for final approval.
Dec
2021
Equity policy headed for school board vote | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The VPS board of directors will hold a first reading of the policy at its Jan. 11, 2022, school board meeting. The board will vote on the policy on Feb. 8.
Nov
2021
Bridging cultures through music
“Music in our culture has a really big role. Lots of ceremonies are surrounded by drums, singing and dancing,” said Mona Pocha.
Oct
2021
VPS community invited to provide input on proposed equity policy | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The district is developing an equity policy that will provide a roadmap for day-to-day operations, providing accountability and guidance for decision-making.
Jun
2021
Findings and key actions from the VPS equity audit | Español | Русский
Findings from the audit showed areas that the district can improve to be more inclusive of all students, families and employees by embracing each person’s unique culture and background.
Mar
2021
VPS community can help guide district’s equity goals
An equity audit will help guide the district's goal to meet the needs of its diverse community.
Oct
2020
School board approves equity resolution
The resolution outlines features of the board's commitment to the districtwide equity initiative.
Jun
2020
Statement on racial inequity and injustice | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Educators have an elevated level of responsibility to be leaders in this change.
Mar
2020
VPS committee hears consultant’s report on discipline equity
VPS formed the steering committee to seek input and guidance from staff and community members in response to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office investigation of disproportionate discipline in the district.
Nov
2019
VPS collaborates with community partners on discipline
Vancouver Public Schools is reaching out to staff and community members for input and guidance as part of its response to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office investigation of disproportionate discipline for special education, African [...]
Oct
2019
Vancouver Public Schools is committed to improving student disciplinary practices
VPS is taking steps to examine and refine its disciplinary policies and practices after a 2018-19 investigation by the Washington state attorney general’s office identified disproportionate outcomes.