Resources
We know that our daily practice must strive to eliminate access, opportunity and expectation gaps.
STAFF AFFINITY GROUPS
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Staff Affinity GroupThis affinity group welcomes all BSD staff who identify as Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islander. Example actions/work focus:
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Beaverton Education Association Racial & Social Justice Task Force (BEARSJ)This group meets to ensure that the teachers union (Beaverton Education Association) is expressing social justice values and to help support all union members in doing anti-racism work. Example actions/work focus:
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Beaverton LGBTQ+ Staff Affinity GroupThe LGBTQ+ Staff Affinity Group is open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ2SIA+. Example actions/work focus:
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Beaverton Minority Administrators Community (BMAC)This group is a space for BSD administrators from the global majority to be in community with one another. Example actions/work focus:
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Beaverton Multicultural Educator Committee (BMEC)This group serves as an affinity space for BIPOC educators and white allies. It works to creates a safe space for BIPOC educators and change in the district. Example actions/work focus:
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BSD Black Affinity GroupThis is an affirming space for Black staff to cultivate relationship, grow professionally, strengthen our community and support one another. Example actions/work focus:
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Disabled, Chronically Ill or Neurodivergent (ADCIN) Staff Affinity GroupThe ADCIN group welcomes Beaverton School District employees who identify as disabled, chronically ill or neurodivergent. Example actions/work focus:
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STUDENT AFFINITY GROUPS
Student affinity groups vary from school to school. Examples include Black Student Union, MEChA and Gender Sexuality Alliance. Click the links below to visit each school's activities page, which includes a list of student clubs and affinity groups.