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Celebration is one of the ingredients that powers social change. That’s why Voices for Vermont’s Children is bringing back our summer event, and we want you to be part of the fun!On June 26th, we’ll gather at Copper at Dorset in South Burlington to toast our collective advocacy efforts in the last year, honor partners’ transformative work on behalf of Vermont’s youth, and rededicate ourselves to giving our kids a solid start and a flourishing future.
This year, our summer celebration shines a spotlight on the work of community schools and honors the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network’s leadership in advancing equitable, inclusive public education.
Speakers from the statewide community schools collaborative will share how centering student voice and needs, supporting family and community engagement, and fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments is generating exciting results. Kids are connected and ready to learn. Schools are retaining teachers. Students have access to health care. Community members and students are connecting to resources and to each other through place-based opportunities hosted at community schools.
Youth Leadership Award: Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network (VSARN) was founded by a group of 10th graders as awareness and activism around racial injustice collided with the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their grassroots advocacy for anti-racist education in our schools began with emails to the State School Board, superintendents, and education associations, and has grown to regional organizing hubs and legislative testimony. Currently, VSARN members are organizing around a response to federal immigration action in schools.
Other details: Entertainment by talented youth musicians, an array of tasty small bites and beverages, and a cash bar for those 21+.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our event!
Interested in sponsoring the event? Learn more or get in touch with Kachi, Communications & Development Coordinator.