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Lola Duffort
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Education and Youth Reporter, Vermont Public
Vermont
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By Lola Duffort Verified| Vermont Public Verified In response to the Trump administration’s threat to pull funds from schools unwilling to certify they weren’t engaging in “illegal DEI,” the Vermont Agency of Education this week sent federal officials a certification letter — with many caveats. “No federal or state law prohibits diversity, equity, or inclusion,” Vermont Education Secretary Zoie Saunders wrote in a letter to federal officials on Monday.
By Lola Duffort Verified, Peter Hirschfeld Verified| Vermont Public Verified A fragile, tripartisan alliance in the Vermont House passed a sweeping, multi-year education reform package Friday in an 87-55 vote. But Republicans lawmakers and Gov. Phil Scott have made clear they will withhold the support needed to get any measure over the finish line without further concessions. For Republicans, H.454 moves too slowly and does not sufficiently contain costs. And for many rural Democrats, the legislation is unacceptably hostile to the state’s smaller schools.
By Lola Duffort Verified| Vermont Public Verified In response to the Trump administration’s threat to pull funds from schools unwilling to certify they weren’t engaging in “illegal DEI,” the Vermont Agency of Education this week sent federal officials a certification letter — with many caveats. “No federal or state law prohibits diversity, equity, or inclusion,” Vermont Education Secretary Zoie Saunders wrote in a letter to federal officials on Monday.
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Vermont Public
Vermont Public is an independent media organization that emerged in 2021 from the merger of Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS. It operates as a community-supported entity, providing news, music, cultural programming, and educational content through radio, television, digital platforms, and community events. The organization produces award-winning local news, including investigative reporting, and offers a variety of cultural programming such as music and storytelling. It also provides educational resources for educators and families, including PBS Kids content. Vermont Public partners with national producers like NPR and PBS to distribute trusted content. The organization is primarily funded by individual donations from over 40,000 members, along with grants and corporate sponsorships, ensuring it serves the Vermont community effectively.
Colchester, Vermont, United States
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Founded: 1977