Diversity Archives - BU Academy

September 27, 2022• byChris Kolovos

Who is “Diverse”?

Who feels included when we use the word “diversity”? Whom are we talking about? Dr. Derrick Gay posed these questions to our students during our all-school...

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March 28, 2022• byChris Kolovos

Seeing our Full Humanity in Difference

On Tuesday evening, BUA welcomed Dr. Claude Steele for a Zoom talk as part of our Parent Education Series. Dr. Steele is one of the world’s leading social...

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January 15, 2022• byChris Kolovos

Staying Focused on DEI in the Pandemic

We will be away from school on Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, we will begin a new tradition: an annual MLK Day Speaker Series....

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February 19, 2021• byChris Kolovos

Privilege and Left-Handed Scissors

Who knew that left-handed scissors could cut through the knotty concept of privilege? Last night, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Derrick Gay as part of our...

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December 11, 2020• byChris Kolovos

Partnering on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Today marks the second day of Hanukkah, a time for connection and celebration for many of our families. I offer warm wishes from my family to yours. I want to...

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November 6, 2020• byChris Kolovos

Sitting With Uncertainty

Years ago, I interviewed with a number of judges for legal clerkships after law school. One of those judges asked, as I was sitting across from her in her...

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October 23, 2020• byChris Kolovos

A Posture of Partnership

We have a community of over 200 curious, engaged, capable young people who are experts in the lived experience at BUA. What an incredible resource as we think...

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September 18, 2020• byChris Kolovos

Framing Diversity

With the start of Rosh Hashanah this evening, we are entering into an important period of days for many Jewish families in our community, culminating in Yom...