Parent Groups
Multicultural Parent Alliance (MPA) -formerly Parent Network to Support Students of Color (PNSC)This is a reconfigured parent group at BB&N, created to respond to the needs and interests of specific racial/ethnic/cultural groups who find themselves outside of the majority population. This group will replace the former Parent Network to Support Students of Color (PNSC). The Multicultural Parent Alliance is designed to provide a forum for parents from non-majority backgrounds to address issues and concerns specific to their own identity group. The hope is that parents participating will find voice within their own group and find commonality within the broader group. The MPA will also act as a resource to BB&N and support the School's mission; particularly around multiculturalism, diversity, and issue of inclusion. We welcome all parents to participate in supporting this vibrant and important mission.This year’s Parent Chairs are: Diala Ezzeddine
Community Gay Straight Alliance (CGSA)The CGSA—a group of gay and straight parents, teachers, administrators and staff members—is designed to promote a positive experience for families with gay or lesbian parents or children, and community respect for GLBT issues school-wide. An informal forum for discussing issues related to sexual orientation, the CGSA aims to enrich the educational experience for students and promote greater understanding and acceptance within the BB&N community. One parent representative of the CGSA sits on the executive board of the Parents’ Association.
South Asian Parent Alliance (SAPA)SAPA’s mission is to help BB&N attract and retain the best students, faculty, and staff by raising awareness about South Asia and by providing inputs that will enhance and support existing efforts for a more global view within the extended BB&N community. SAPA will provide organized opportunities to participate more vigorously within the BB&N community and will help reinforce the connections across all three campuses. South Asia comprises Bangladesh, the British Indian Ocean Territory, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, but membership is open to all the BB&N parents.
Association for Asian and Asian-American Parents (4As)We are pleased to announce the formation of the BB&N Association for Asian and Asian- American Parents, also known as BB&N 4As. The mission of the 4As is to facilitate communication between the parents and the School; to enhance the education experience for families; to sponsor Asian culture events and activities; to foster the spirit of the School multicultural community; and to promote support and participation among the Asian and Asian-American parents.
Jewish Parents' Diversity GroupWe are pleased to announce the formation of the BB&N Jewish Parents’ Diversity Group. Our goals are to enhance awareness and communication among families and between families and the school; to share Jewish cultural activities across all campuses of the BB&N community; and to support the school’s mission of celebrating multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome all families, students, faculty, and staff to participate in our activities. If you are interested in more information, please contact the faculty coordinator listed below.
Faculty Coordinator for All Parent Groups is: Lewis Bryant, Director of Multicultural Services, Lewis_Bryant@bbns.org, 617-800-2168. |