Dr. Vivian Ekchian, Superintendent of Schools

Happy Mother's Day!

Although our moms deserve gratitude and celebration every day, I think an extra special recognition is deserved this year as the role of mother has been even more broadly expanded. This has been a year filled with new challenges due to the pandemic as we balanced our usual commitments with the added responsibility of working remotely, caring for family members, or facilitating distance learning for our children. Nationwide data shows that women, and mothers in particular, have been disproportionately impacted by these challenges.

Supporting our Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

As we look forward to resuming in-person learning on our campuses, I want to reaffirm Glendale Unified School District’s commitment to providing a safe learning environment for all students. This is especially important in light of a concerning nationwide rise in hate crimes, violence, and acts of discrimination against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities over the past year.

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I remain hopeful that, in Glendale Unified, we can continue to transform and build a school community that believes in and models racial justice and inclusion for all. Thank you for actively participating in this important work and for giving me, “an audacious faith in the future.”