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www.diversityed.org
The Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville
celebrates and teaches diversity in order to
foster conversation and respect among cultures.
Each year educators at the Center work directly with
15,000 – 20,000 students, teachers and local citizens in WNC.
We work indirectly with another 10,000 – 15,000 students
and local citizens through the loan and rental of exhibits.
Potential Unlimited = disAbility
at Mission Children’s Hospital
Houses of WorshipTrips to Atlanta
Georgia
. .
Holocaust Education
WNC in the WorldRoundtable
PartnersAsheville City Schools
Buncombe County Schools
Center for International Understanding
Folkmoot
Leaf Festivals
McDowell County Schools
World View
WRESA
UNC Asheville and more
What can legislators do?
No cost…..SpeakSpeak to the benefits of global engagement
in every talk you give.Partner with allies and ask them to educate.
•Rotary Club•Houses of Worship Mission Trips
•Study Abroad ProgramsShine the light on organizations and
individuals and open doors where possible.
What can legislators do?
Costs some money…Americorp and VISTA programs are gaining from Recovery
Funds.Partnerships with countries who do have funding – such as
the parternership between China and the Center forInternational Understanding
www.diversityed.org
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