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.
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.
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