The settlement resolves a 2021 civil case brought by a former Bennington elementary school teacher who complained of racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
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Legislation working its way through the Statehouse would be a game changer for children and families as Vermont builds back better. H.106 creates âcommunity schools,â a new model to transform our schools into community centers by inviting into our schools the supports that children need to succeed.
The pandemic has exacerbated and shined a light on a deeply entrenched problem with Vermontâs education system: children from low-income families do not do as well academically as their better off classmates. The challenges of learning from home this past year have been especially difficult for low-income families, and their children have fallen even farther behind. We are failing in our shared obligation to help all children get the quality education they need and deserve. Achieving the cherished American ideal of equal opportunities for all requires a greater commitment to overcoming the many barriers that low-income