Understanding the history of our community can help us look at our history through a different lens.
Amherst is in an area experiencing a wave of second migration, specifically for immigrant families. We can build understandings of our students when we have critically thought about what might have brought them to Amherst. Did their parents grow up here? Did they move here to be closer to a business or religious institution? Are they here while their parent attends UB? Thinking about our current students can also help us plan for the future. I think one great example of this is the new community center located closer to the north end of our district. I have spoken with one of the committee members about different programs the community center can offer to our multilingual families. Maybe we form partnerships with other community groups to help support families in our district.