Donate now A month ago, Davona Williams was abducted by ICE in Manchester, VT, separating her from her three children. She has since been moved to a prison in Detroit, MI, where this morning she had a virtual hearing; we asked our community to log into this hearing to show the judge that she is valued … Continue reading Update on Davona Williams
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Hands Off Our Schools UPDATE
jump to action items We organized. We pushed back. And within hours, the AOE pivoted—now saying they’ll sign the Trump Title VI certification themselves instead of forcing districts to do it. But that’s not enough. This directive still threatens DEI in our schools. We know even if we indicate that we will follow current law and … Continue reading Hands Off Our Schools UPDATE
Action Alert – Equity in schools
Urgent Action Needed Today to protect Vermont schools Take Action: Community members take action: organizations and schools VT Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders has asked school districts to comply with the federal ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, demanding district leaders certify their compliance by April 10. While the Agency of Education (AOE) has … Continue reading Action Alert – Equity in schools
Press Release: Vermont Schools Fail to Protect Students of Color: A Call for Action and Accountability
For more information:Mia Schultz, presidentRutland Area NAACPpresident@naacprutland.org Vermont Schools Fail to Protect Students of Color: A Call for Action and Accountability Recent Woodstock Settlement Exposes Ongoing Discrimination in Vermont Schools RUTLAND, VT – The Rutland Area NAACP stands with families across Vermont who continue to face systemic racism in public education. The settlement of a … Continue reading Press Release: Vermont Schools Fail to Protect Students of Color: A Call for Action and Accountability
STATEMENT AGAINST SHOOTING OF PALESTINIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS
In light of the recent tragic incident in Burlington, Vermont, the Vermont branches of the NAACP wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. The violent shooting of three Palestinian American students is deeply distressing, and we stand in solidarity with the affected community during this difficult time. Our hearts go … Continue reading STATEMENT AGAINST SHOOTING OF PALESTINIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 