JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department

Congratulations @WhoDat40047 for receiving the @NABSE_org Lifetime Achievement Award!! @JCPSFamEngage #NABSE2024

⭐️ EQUITY HALL OF FAME | JCPS honored the inaugural class of the district's new Equity Hall of Fame today with a ceremony and a banner unveiling at the VanHoose Education Center. Congratulations to the honorees! 📺 Learn more ⬇️! #WeAreJCPS @JCPSDEP1

Today, our Clothing Assistance Program (CAP) celebrated the ribbon cutting for its new office at 1400 W. Jefferson St.! 🎉 This move marks a new chapter in providing essential resources to students/families in our community. Great job @KYcactus #CommunitySupport #CAP #jcpsdep

@ChangeTMW is one community organization that buds community through #community voice. Today at @JCPSKY #satelliteoffice they hosted a community work session. Join the conversation! @JCPSDEP1

We celebrate kindness every day at @StopherSharks, but since today is World Kindness Day, capturing this is extra special. #Stophershines

Thank you to all of the volunteers that attended the Mornings with Mom’s event at Fern Creek Elementary school today! Our next event will be held on December 12th. If you are interested in attending, you can sign up at the link below. docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1F…

Hands on science standards with the Parklands SEED program for grades 2-4.

Check out the @NBPTS article in Envision Equity: #p=16" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online.fliphtml5.com/dlsev/fevr/#p=… @jcpsdep1 #wearejcps #jcpspdl #jcpsdep

Full Circle Everest Team joins us for Literacy night & speaks with 5th graders about pushing the limits of climbing by being the first Black team to summit Everest.

DEP will host our second Parent Speaker Series on Thursday, November 14th at 6 PM at Bates CDC. Join us as we collaborate with JCPS Academics and Parent Engagement to discuss Journey to Success and Board Member information. Sign-up with the QR Code located on the flyer!

@GregVannDEP has encountered many crossroads in his life, and he made the conscience decision to turn toward the unfamiliar to make the necessary change. Press play on the Listen Up! Podcast S2E27 "The Right Headspace" ow.ly/MWjU50U2jXV @JCPSDEP1

DEP wishes the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. a Happy Founders’ Day!

The November Envision Equity is here! Inside: • Highlight the journeys of seven African American Principals in JCPS Traditional Schools • Spotlight National Board Certified Teacher Mary Kenzer …and more! Read at: #p=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online.fliphtml5.com/dlsev/fevr/#p=1

@STEAM_GEMS Sophomore GEMS enjoyed our visit to @univofkentucky. Thank you, @UKyNextGen, for this opportunity. #LimitlessPossibilities #OneCrown #OneSisterhood #HighSchool #Classof2027

@jdm1906 has two words for you, "Seneca Forever!"

It’s T-shirt Friday! Check out our DEP team repping their high schools with pride! We’re showing off school spirit—now it’s your turn! Drop the name of YOUR high school in the comments, and let’s see which school has the most shoutouts! #SchoolSpirit #DEPTShirtFriday

So thankful to actively collaborate with a team of expert ELD content teachers at @NewcomerAcademy in @JCPSKY ! 100% engagement in tier 1 curriculum while building English language for our MLs. #WeLoveOurJob @JCPSDEP1 @KYRefugeeOffice

Save the date! Join us on November 23rd at 5 p.m. at the Norton Sports & Learning Center for our 2nd annual W.E.B. Dubois & Grace James Academy Cotillion! Scan the QR for more info!

Big thanks to the amazing Flash Dads who volunteered this morning at @LPASlou! Your smiles and support made a huge difference in welcoming our students. You truly brightened their day!