Edgerton Taking Part-Time Role at Mount GreylockThe Mount Greylock Regional School District is formalizing a partnership with an area leader in the field of cultural proficiency. Mount Greylock School Officials Debate Merits of Publicly Reporting Bias IncidentsA member of the Mount Greylock School Committee this month pushed the administration to be more transparent about incidents of bias in the classroom. Pittsfield Council OKs Bilingual Pay Increase, Diversity Ambassador ProgramAn increase in bilingual proficiency compensation and a diversity, equity, and inclusion ambassador program was approved during last week's City Council meeting — but not without debate. Mount Greylock School Committee Members Push to Keep Diversity Post in BudgetMount Greylock School Committee members and members of the public argued on Thursday for preserving a districtwide diversity, equity and inclusion position in the fiscal year 2024 budget. Pittsfield Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Office Has Successful First YearObasohan was appointed in February and during the fiscal after the City Council approved a new six-month budget of $99,760 for the department during its fiscal 2022 budget process. BCC Hires Diversity, Equity, Inclusion DirectorFormer Director of Alumni Relations Antonia "Toni" Buckley has taken on the role of DEI director for the college. President Ellen Kennedy announced her appointment at the BCC Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday. |