Equity – Bellevue School District

Staff Recognized for Leadership

March 6, 2019 brownmaEquity7

Check out Shomari Jones, BSD’s Director of Equity and Strategic Engagement, featured in Education Week as one of their 2019 Leaders to Learn From! Jones was recognized as one of nine exceptional K-12 leaders from across the country for his leadership in closing opportunity gaps in the district.
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students standing up and discussing with one another

The BOOM Mentorship Experience

February 21, 2019 brownmaEquity4

Students from different schools across the district recently came together to experience the first ever BOOM Mentorship Experience session. Throughout the day, students shared experiences regarding feeling recognized and heard in their communities.Read More

Three students, on stage at the 2018 The BOOM Experience event

Leading and Learning from One Another at BOOM

December 17, 2018 Chris SumptionDistrict, Equity, Schools4

On Dec. 11 more than 300 students gathered at Bellevue College for Bellevue School District’s fourth annual BOOM (Breaking Out Of the Margins) event.Read More

Teaching and Learning

October 22, 2018 brownmaAdvanced Learning, Curriculum, District, Early Learning, Equity, Special Education1

Did you know the Bellevue School District has a Teaching and Learning Department? The Teaching and Learning Department is comprised of administrators and teacher leaders who support learning across the Bellevue School District to promote high quality instruction, student well-being, and exceptional staff.Read More

Registration for Beyond Diversity 1 is Now Open

August 9, 2018 Chris SumptionDistrict, Equity0

Beyond Diversity 1 (BD1) is our compassionate curriculum to build community, launch innovation, and navigate the predictable pitfalls in interracial, multi-cultural conversations about race.Read More

What Does Racial Equity Mean to You?

March 6, 2018 Alex ClarkEquity18

We are creating an equity policy and need your help. What does an equitable school district look like to you and how would it impact you and your student? Let us know! Childcare and interpreters are available.

BSD Equity Staff Lead Workshops at National Summit

November 1, 2017 wilnercAwards & Recognition, Equity8

Several district staff members from our Equity Department facilitated workshops at the 2017 Courageous Conversations Equity Summit in Detroit, Michigan earlier this month. Below is a snapshot of each workshop. Read More

District Equity Leader Receives Award at National Summit

October 26, 2017 wilnercAwards & Recognition, Equity13

Congratulations to Krischanna Roberson, BSD Supervisor of Equity and Student Success, for being the recipient of The Honorable John W. Buckner Leadership Award at the 2017 National Summit for Courageous Conversations last week in Detroit, Michigan. Read More

First Annual SHOUT Event Helps Students Find Their Voice

May 17, 2017 Alex ClarkEquity, Schools3

This spring Bellevue School District hosted the first annual SHOUT Experience at Bellevue College and nearly 400 students attended.

Delivering Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

March 21, 2017 wilnercEquity, Schools7

How do others view you? If you created a box and the outside had words written about how most people perceive you and inside were words describing how you would view yourself, what would that look like?