- Roanoke City Public Schools
- Equity in Action - Destination 2030 Plan
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Equity in Action Plan
RCPS Family,
When I joined Roanoke City Public Schools, one of my promises to you in my 100-Day plan was to “monitor school system efforts toward equity and access to ensure high-quality programming for all students.” I’m proud of the equity groundwork we’ve begun laying this year, and I’m excited as we look toward the future.
On Monday, May 3, 2021, we presented an Equity in Action – Destination 2030 proposal to the School Board and Roanoke City Council at their joint meeting. This proposal provides a roadmap for equitable access to Career and Technical Education for students at both of our high schools, the centralization of our district administration into one location, and the creation of a Center for Community Empowerment and Education.
While the past year has been challenging, we are very excited to begin looking forward. This proposal, if approved by both the School Board and Roanoke City Council, is exciting for our students, our schools, and our city.
I want to thank you for all you do to support our students. I am excited about the future and look forward to standing alongside you as we work to ensure all students can meet their full potential.
Sincerely,
Dr. Verletta B. White
Superintendent
Equity in Action Updates
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52 Weeks of Reading
Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) is launching 52 Weeks of Reading for the 2023-2024 school year!
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Every Wednesday evening during the school year at 7 p.m. and throughout the summer, families will be encouraged to join their child(ren) for a virtual story time. Discussion questions will be provided to allow families to engage with their child to enhance reading comprehension, critical thinking, and to promote family engagement. -
Community Needs Assessment
The Booker T. Washington Center for Community and Empowerment and Education is anticipated to open in July 2025. The Superintendent’s Community Engagement Committee has worked to develop a Community Needs Assessment that will guide the development of the Community Empowerment and Education Center.
Feedback from families and the community will help to determine the services and programming the community needs. This will help ensure RCPS is able to support families, the community, and ultimately students. View the results from the survey in this presentation.
The Center will offer:
- A Welcome Center for students and families who need assistance with school enrollment as well as for families moving to the area who have a home language other than English (interpreting services are provided as necessary)
- Adult Education & Professional Learning Center
- Parent and Guardian University
- Community Resources and Services as determined by the needs assessment
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Equity in Action Project Update
View the update to the Equity in Action plan.
