Sentences with phrase «cultural diversity work»
The heart is the key to making cultural diversity work.
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«In no way will Amazon's decision slow our pursuit of a strong growth agenda for Baltimore, as we work to attract new investment, quality job opportunities, and importantly, new residents to a city celebrated for its diversity, and its rich higher educational, athletic, cultural, medical, and maritime assets.
Although not without growing pains, Canada once worked to accommodate the cultural, religious and ethnic diversity that travelled with immigrants to Canada.
I'd rather keep our diversities and uniqueness and instead work on dismantling ethnic, cultural, and religious supremacy.
He suggests that pastors need to learn to appreciate the diversity of the churches they serve, to care for those cultural differences, and to work with them rather than against them.
We work and look for a global society with life quality, with informed happy citizens exercising their rights and duties, based on the principles of sustainable development and democracy; integrated; upholding values of solidarity, equity and justice; open to changes; respectful regarding traditional knowledge and cultural diversity; committed with the production and consumption of organic and biodiverse products.
They are an integral part of our borough's unique cultural diversity and an asset that makes Queens a truly special place to live, work and visit.
The company, with offices in HongKong and Dubai, specialises in financial engineering and projects geared towards socio - economic transformation, with a principled work ethic guided by environmental stewardship, cultural diversity and social responsibility.
Community Board 12 chairman Shah Ally said the board was going to work with the university and local elected officials to provide cultural education and workshops, so that «we can continue defining the rich and wonderful cultural diversity of this neighborhood.»
This is a cinematically holistic work of diversity, in which cultural identity has been carefully woven into every element of the movie: a cast almost exclusively made up of people of color; a costume design based on traditional African jewelry and garments; a soundtrack that, at its best, puts a damper on the usual orchestral bombast and allows chanting or drumming to dominate.
Based on both research that examined cultural diversity as well as practitioner experience, the cases are framed around family engagement work in underserved communities.
With the support of funding secured from the 2016 ICAP Charity Day, Shakespeare's Globe will work with partners in Southwark and inner London to reach marginalised groups, young people who may not be in education, employment or training (NEETs), those who have - or are at risk of - offending, and those in the care system, to be a skills catalyst that will help redress the lack of diversity within the cultural sector.
Candidates must learn to develop «a classroom and school climate that values diversity... [an awareness] of different teaching and learning styles shaped by cultural influences... dispositions that respect and value differences» and «skills for working in diverse settings.»
In programs that prepare teachers to work in urban schools or in communities with linguistic and cultural diversity, community experiences tend to be emphasized.
Isadora Baum (@LfyniBaum) introduces us to the work of Chicago Public School teacher Lindsay Barnett, who sees cultural diversity in the classroom as beneficial to «educational and social experiences».
OLN Chair John Lenssen is a facilitator, trainer, and consultant working primarily with school districts and public organizations on issues of cultural competency, diversity, conflict, civil rights, intercultural communication, leadership, and change.
The first survey addressed self - perceptions of teachers with respect to cultural diversity, as well as their individual comfort level in working with diverse populations.
Going on to work for similar programs across New York City, as well as a for - profit prep school that I term a «cram school», I received exposure to great diversity both in student population and the cultural practices at each site.
A psychometrician by formal training, Dr. Solano - Flores» work focuses on the development of alternative, multidisciplinary approaches that address linguistic and cultural diversity in testing.
Each year, we recruit at historically black colleges and universities across the country, keynote or participate in national conferences devoted to increasing inclusion work — including the BOLD Summit at the Galloway School and the NAIS People of Color Conference — and engage in on - site professional development with diversity experts to continue to learn and grow our own cultural competencies.
Educational research continues to shape new thinking for what works best for learners, technological advances are shaping educational directions, and the cultural diversity of school communities is increasing.
From this self - analysis, teachers become better prepared to work in a culturally diverse classroom and help their classes function cooperatively and effectively while promoting respect for diversity and the cultural values of others.
Response Yes, we learned a lot about dealing with cultural and linguistic diversity because most of the programs we covered in MAKING SCHOOLS WORK confront that kind of student demographics.
She is very passionate about cultural diversity and loves to learn as much as possible about the students / families she works with.
She had the privilege of working in a Title One school district with high cultural diversity.
Diversity in schools also has purported benefits in the workforce, as one study found that 96 % of major employers say that it's important for employees to be «comfortable working with colleagues, customers, and / or clients from diverse cultural backgrounds» (Wells, 2016).
He has served on nearly two dozen not - for - profit boards including the Children's Defense Fund, the Black Children's Community Crusade and the Italian American Foundation and has received numerous awards for his cultural and charitable efforts, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the Frederick Douglass Medallion, and the Americanism Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Anti-Defamation League, which acknowledged Riggio's work «to celebrate diversity and make the dream of freedom and equality a reality for so many Americans.»
to include public libraries in early learning intervention model 2015 Building STEAM with Día mini-grants available The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards Youth Literacy grant to ALSC / YALSA ALSC selects more Great Websites for Kids ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Maureen Hayes Author / Illustrator Award ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Penguin Young Readers Group Award ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Bechtel Fellowship ALSC announces winners of 2014 Bound to Stay Bound Books, Melcher Scholarships Registration open for fall 2014 ALSC online courses Ames Public Library awarded 2014 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant ALSC and LEGO Systems partner to create Junior Maker Spaces District of Columbia Public Library chosen as site for the 2015 Arbuthnot Lecture Martin, Stark - Smith awarded Friends of ALSC Institute scholarships ALSC recommends more Great Websites for Kids 2014 ALSC National Institute Early Bird Registration deadline is June 30 2014 «Building a Home Library» bibliographies now available ALSC releases 2014 Summer Reading Lists ALSC past - president donation to support additional 2014 - 2015 ALSC Spectrum Scholar The 2014 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards Medlar elected ALSC 2015 - 2016 president Libraries working to bridge the cultural divide Nation's libraries showcase multicultural resources as uptick in demand for multicultural children's books continues Las bibliotecas de la nación dan a conocer servicios informativos para satisfacer demanda creciente de libros infantiles multiculturales Apply for the Friends of ALSC Institute Scholarship Theme and speakers announced for ALSC Charlemae Rollins» President's Program New ALSC white paper: «The Importance of Diversity in Library Programs and Material Collections for Children» ALSC selects popular books for young readers Explore Children's Fairyland at the 2014 ALSC National Institute Tickets available for 2014 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Andrea Davis Pinkney ALSC invites applications for 2015 Arbuthnot Lecture with Brian Selznick Every Child Ready to Read ® for Spanish - Speaking Communities ALSC announces the Día Family Book Club Curriculum Andrea Davis Pinkney to deliver Closing General Session at 2014 ALSC Institute Minnesota, Alabama, Florida libraries win 2014 Bookapalooza Program ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Videos ALSC names 2014 Notable Children's Books ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Recordings LGBT Center of Raleigh Library receives 2014 Light the Way Grant ALSC and PLA receive award for Every Child Ready to Read ® Keene Public Library awarded 2014 Maureen Hayes Award Susan Roman receives 2014 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca win Newbery, Caldecott Medals Brian Selznick to deliver 2015 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture 2014 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books For «Mister Orange» Yuyi Morales y Meg Medina ganan premios Pura Belpré Yuyi Morales, Meg Medina win Pura Belpré Awards Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard win 2014 Carnegie Medal for «Bink & Gollie: Two for One» Greg Pizzoli wins Geisel Award for «The Watermelon Seed» Listening Library wins 2014 Odyssey Award for «Scowler» Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore win 2014 Sibert Medal Steve Sheinkin to present Opening Session at 2014 ALSC Institute ALA offers unlimited virtual seats for ALA Youth Media Awards webcast Every Child Ready to Read ® named finalist for Opening Minds Innovation Award ALA creates institutional repository ALA to announce the next classics in children's and young adult literature and media
Halifax boasts cultural diversity, great theatre and restaurants, and a nightlife for the many university students, all combined with a slower pace of life and shorter commutes to work, he says.
Rising divorce rates, an increase in the number of women working outside the home, a tougher economy and greater ethnic and cultural diversity are just some of the things contributing to the shift.
Powell's work in this show represents his traditional First Nations background combined with a response to his cultural diversity.
The summit was hosted by the National Security Council and focused on three areas: Studying, Volunteering, and Working Abroad as a Civic and Economic Imperative; Pushing Greater Diversity of Travelers, Destinations, and Fields — Pushing Through the Barriers; and Cultural Exploration.
Katherine Cross, in her Gamasutra column, asserted that the cultural influence of a work doesn't supersede criticisms of diversity: «being influenced by something should not mean being shackled to it.»
- you can manually maneuver your characters around the battlefield - if you have an energy wave that shoots forward in a straight line, you can now move into the best place to strike - environments you visit in The Lost Sphear will offer more diversity when compared to I Am Setsuna - the world is composed of different cultural regions - one is based on machinery, while another is focused on magic - the imagery of the moon is still a consistent visual theme tying the game together - the team is aware I Am Setsuna's skill system created problems for some players, and it is working to tweak it here - the game will have inns where you can rest to restore your health and magic - there are more unannounced features to be revealed
We are honored to select her as this year's recipient and to support her incredible work, which celebrates America's diversity and rich cultural heritage.»
Curated by Laura Kruger, 70 international artists explore the meaning of home and the loss of home in works reflecting personal experience, historical and contemporary events, cultural diversity, and the universal human condition.
A major collector of African American art, Cafritz spent decades serving on the boards of government and cultural institutions — the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, American Film Institute, Smithsonian Cultural Equity Committee, and D.C. School Board — working to bring about diversity in mainstream organizations and opportunities for underserved popucultural institutions — the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, American Film Institute, Smithsonian Cultural Equity Committee, and D.C. School Board — working to bring about diversity in mainstream organizations and opportunities for underserved popuCultural Equity Committee, and D.C. School Board — working to bring about diversity in mainstream organizations and opportunities for underserved populations.
Proposals are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria, which are weighed equally: How well a project aligns with the MAP Fund's goal of supporting experimentation and innovation in all traditions and disciplines of live performance, especially work that brings insight to the issue of cultural difference, be that in class, gender, generation, race, religion, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity The artistic strength of the proposed project The viability of the project, based on the applicant's professional capabilities as demonstrated in the project narrative, bio and artist statement, and work samples.
Inspired by Stanford faculty member Jeff Chang's much lauded book «Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in Post-Civil Rights America,» the exhibition features art from the Cantor collection, selections from the Stanford Institute for Diversity in the Arts, as well as loaned works.
With the Stuart Hall Library acting as a critical and creative hub for our work, we collaborate with artists, curators, researchers and cultural producers to challenge conventional notions of diversity and difference.
His work references a diversity of mark making in the digital era, and often addresses topics such as online escapism and our shared cultural image - bank.
Saint Phalle's joyful works celebrate women, children, heroes, cultural diversity, and love.
The variety of influences and means present in these six artists» works points to the diversity of their Asian backgrounds and to how, as a result, each artist's voice resonates as an individual contribution to the ever changing and expanding international cultural dialogue.
Explore the cultural diversity and rich history of Africa's people through works made from ancient stone, clay, wood, and metal, as well as utilitarian objects, musical instruments, ceremonial costumes and contemporary paintings.
Lemus» work has been featured is several group exhibitions including, OZ: New Offerings From Angel City at Museo Regional Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico, the 09 New Insight exhibition, curated by Sussanne Ghez, at Art Chicago, V Bienal Internacional de Estandartes at CECUT in Tijuana, Mexico, Common Ground at the California African American Museum, Chicano: Pronouncing Diversity at the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts, Mexican Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, Latino Art Museum in Pomona, The DA Center for the Arts in Pomona, the Indianapolis Art Center, Galeria Nina Moreno in Tijuana, Mexico.
All proceeds from Ballroom Marfa's 2016 New York Gala support our programs as we continue to produce ambitious exhibitions; commission extraordinary works that are site - specific and site - inspired; enable profound cultural happenings and connections; and share the landscape of the Big Bend with a diversity of artists and musicians.
Other cultural ministries and community leaders are working with us to extend this outreach for students throughout the five boroughs and metropolitan area, in order to ensure excellence in fine art education, through diversity.
From the works of Barbara Kruger, known for her poignant social, cultural, and political critique and intimate portraits by the acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz to the colorful works of Kenny Scharf and those of David Salle, who regenerated big, gestural, expressionist painting after years of pared - down minimalism and conceptual art, we bring you some outstanding works of art from the roaring 1980s in all its diversity, straight from our own Marketplace..
«With over 50,000 works of international contemporary art, the Deutsche Bank Collection serves as an important platform for us to promote cultural diversity, spawn innovation, and provide access to quality arts experiences around the globe.»
The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. proudly presents Life Infinite, a group exhibition featuring evocative works by 30 Korean American artists who represent the great diversity of Korean diaspora experiences in America, opening Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.