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V.I. Department of Education Initiates Campaign to Celebrate Cultural Heritage

  • Staff Consortium
  • March 14, 2024

In honor of Virgin Islands History Month, the V.I. Department of Education's Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education has launched the "We Are All Stewards of Our Culture and Heritage" campaign. This initiative seeks to weave the rich tapestry of the islands' culture into the fabric of education by encouraging the integration of the Kallaloo Framework into daily lesson plans. With a focus on making cultural education accessible, the department has provided district-level lesson plans on its curriculum portal #GoOpenUSVI. This enables educators to easily incorporate cultural standards into their teaching methodologies. "This campaign is more than just a slogan; it's an inclusive invitation to parents, teachers, and students. It serves as a gentle reminder that preserving our cultural heritage transcends history class—it applies to every subject and grade level," said Stephanie Chalana Brown, director of the Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education. To further engage the comm...

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