Vermont Agency of Education walks back request that school districts report compliance with Trump’s anti-DEI directive
Education Secretary Zoie Saunders had sent a letter Friday requesting school district leaders to respond within 10 days. Federal guidance argues schools have used diversity programs, “social-emotional” learning and “culturally responsive” teaching to discriminate against students.
Following a federal directive that schools ban “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion-related programs, the Vermont Agency of Education last Friday asked school districts to submit compliance certifications.
But just three days later, after initially defending and clarifying the decision in the face of public backlash, Education Secretary Zoie Saunders backtracked late Monday afternoon, informing superintendents the state would instead send a single statewide certification.
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Brattleboro Reformer article.
Read the meeting agenda and get the Zoom link here.
Hands Off Our Schools, Education Justice Coalition of Vermont
Vt. Department of Education statement
VermontBiz says say no
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