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Carlisle Victory Circle

Carlisle Victory Circle Inc. strives to address racism in two major ways, by:

• creating school and community awareness around issues of diversity.
• trying to provide strength, hope, and vision to students who need the help of concerned adults in order to overcome the barriers of racism, classism, poverty

Carlisle Victory Circle tries to create awareness for diversity appreciation by awarding an annual Institutional Diversity Award, by distributing diversity materials throughout the community, and by helping to develop a new program for youth called REACH. Victory Circle also supports students with college scholarships, scholarships for theater troupes, SAT preparation, and college application fee waivers.

The Victory Circle Club at Carlisle High School offers extra supportive services and resources to students. They also have a program in collaboration with Dickinson College students, which provides tutoring and mentoring to students.

for more information, contact:
Allen Shank, Executive Director
(717) 243-3389

The Carlisle Way

The Carlisle Way is a broad philosophy covering the school district's vision, mission and beliefs. It outlines several objectives, including:

• Promote understanding of the diversity between groups.

• Give students the opportunity to reach academic excellence.

• Involve parents, employers and community groups.

• Hire the best teachers and staff and recruit minorities.

• Guide students to achieve their goals.

• Incorporate technology into teaching.

(The Sentinel)

Check out these sites for more information on local anti-racism movements

• Center for Schools and Communities
  • The Center for Schools and Communities works towards "creative and effective solutions to problems that disrupt the educational process and affect school safety." Read about their recent and upcoming events, like the Safe Schools Conference.
• Study Circles Resource Center
  • "Helping people work together for Creative Community Change", this resource center brings community members together to discuss and work through problems.
• Institute for Cultural Partnerships, Harrisburg
  • Founded by Dickinson's own Shalom Staub, "The Institute for Cultural Partnerships is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help individuals and communities successfully live, learn, and work in our increasingly diverse society."
• ADL "No Place for Hate"
  • The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) works towards eliminating anti-Semitism. Check out the site for more information and for updates on current events related to racism and social justice.
• National League of Cities Inclusive Community Partnerships
  • "Strengthening & promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance"
• Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police
  • The Carlisle Police Department, under the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police, "has taken several steps to deal with the issues of race in the community" over the past year.
• teachingtolerance.org
  • Founded by the Southern Poverty Law Center, this organization is committed to promoting "respect for differences and appreciation of diversity in the classroom and beyond."
• stopbias.org
  • Click here to view links to more organizations & resources.