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Vermont Schools Face Ultimatum on Diversity Programs

4/7/2025

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Vermont Education Secretary Zoie Saunders has set a 10-day ultimatum for school districts to confirm their adherence to a federal ban on diversity programs, with the Trump administration warning of funding cuts for those who resist. While Winooski stands firm against compliance, New York chooses to defy the federal order, igniting fears over educational equity.

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Vermont Education Secretary Zoie Saunders has set a 10-day ultimatum for school districts to confirm their adherence to a federal ban on diversity programs, with the Trump administration warning of funding cuts for those who resist. While Winooski stands firm against compliance, New York chooses to defy the federal order, igniting fears over educational equity.