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The Office of Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Initiatives (CLRI)
Welcome to CLRI
"We Lift as We Climb." - Mary Church Terrell
It is our greatest joy to provide culturally relevant curricula, resources, and experiences to the students in the Buffalo Public School District.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Buffalo Public Schools’ Office of CLRI is to share the value and best practices of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy and whole child educational supports that respond to the growing needs of our diverse student population. The Office of CLRI will provide safe spaces, resources, exemplars, and a framework for stakeholders to receive lifelong meaningful learning experiences that inform, empower, and bolster systemic culturally and linguistically responsive initiatives.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Office of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Initiatives (CLRI) is that all staff support schools in establishing a community that embraces, values, and infuses culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and learning for all students.