Local Commotion: National Divisions on Race and Equity Are Roiling Vermont School Boards
The December 14 Rutland City School Board meeting agenda was packed. The 11 school board members needed to ratify a budget for the tech center,...
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The December 14 Rutland City School Board meeting agenda was packed. The 11 school board members needed to ratify a budget for the tech center,...
Between people going back to work and kids returning to school, many are erring on the side of caution.
Vermont health officials reported 1,727 additional COVID-19 infections Tuesday, shattering the state's single-day record for new cases.
The state does not have a universal mandate this year.
Beth Cobb (left) and Erin Maguire An equity policy proposed for the Essex Westford School District has galvanized members of the suburban community in recent weeks, drawing hundreds of people to both virtual and in-person meetings. Critics of the policy say it is divisive and difficult to parse, and supports teachings that might make white students feel shame and guilt. Supporters, meanwhile, argue that grappling with issues of race and equity will help kids become critical thinkers and improve education for all students. Essex Westford school ...