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VERNER CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING
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  • About Verner
    • Our History
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    • Early Head Start
    • NC PRE-K
    • Tuition-Based Childcare
    • Home-Based Services
    • Verner Enrollment and Tuition Information
    • Family Empowerment Program
    • Rainbow in My Tummy >
      • Mac and Cheese Recipe
    • VEG!
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Our Commitment
Verner is committed to creating and improving programming and programs. Verner individuals are committed to growing, learning, and changing to create policies and practices so children and families have an equitable early education.
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Our Work Towards our Commitment: 
  • To refine our work through active learning, sharing, and engaging diverse voices in the creation of equitable programs in our community. 
  • To fight for children’s humanity 
  • To expand our programming for children and families with a model program of play-based, child-centered education. Our newest site will  be built on the grounds of Emma Elementary School in west Asheville. 
  • To show up for families and children with a commitment to inclusion, equity, and belong.

Resources

Bank Street College’s Center on Culture, Race & Equity 

Bank Street College's Statement on Diversity and Inclusion


Abolitionist Teaching Network 

Heal Our Communities  

Equity Literacy Institute  

National Association for the Education of Young Children Statement on Equity 

Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy  

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Asheville, NC 28805
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  • Home
  • About Verner
    • Our History
    • Staff & Faculty
    • Board of Directors
  • Our Programs
    • Verner Central
    • Early Head Start
    • NC PRE-K
    • Tuition-Based Childcare
    • Home-Based Services
    • Verner Enrollment and Tuition Information
    • Family Empowerment Program
    • Rainbow in My Tummy >
      • Mac and Cheese Recipe
    • VEG!
  • Family Resources
    • COVID 19 & Resources for Families
    • Health Resources
    • Local Parenting Resources
  • Support Us
    • 20th Anniversary
    • Corporate Sponsors
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Donate