DIVERSITY FORUM

Our purpose is to build a school community that values and embraces diversity

March 18, 2004

The mission of Montgomery County Public Schools is to prepare all students so that they develop the knowledge and skills to achieve success and become active citizens who contribute to their communities

Previous meeting on January 15, 2003:

Courageous Conversations

Article reading: White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Meeting Agenda for March 18:

I. Guests:

§ Lawrence Moore,

Multicultural Academics Opportunities Program, VT

§ Anne Park Brinckman and Brittany Clemmer, Facing History Curriculum

II. Continuing the Work of our Action Groups –

Work in small groups: Outreach/School Board, Student Involvement, Community Involvement, School Involvement, DF Professional Development

Informational

· February is Black History Month

· March is National Women’s History Month

National News

· Texas A&M University ends “Legacy” admissions

· 2004 is the 50^th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education

Future Meetings: Meetings will start promptly at 7:00 pm and will end at 9:00pm

Apr. 22 May 13

To contact us:

Rick: 382-5117; rweaver@mcps.org

Kim: 381-6536; klee3@mcps.org