News & Commentary
Aug 28, 2025
From the Courts to the Classroom: A back-to-school toolkit
With this toolkit, the ACLU seeks to provide greater clarity in the context of a shifting federal policy landscape ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Apr 13, 2025
Writing an op-ed is not grounds for deportation
The U.S. government’s escalating attacks on noncitizens’ right to free speech should scare us all.
May 06, 2024
Student Protests & Free Speech
We urged VT colleges and universities to respond to student protests in ways that further free speech and academic inquiry.
Apr 20, 2023
Behavioral threat assessments harm students
Threat assessments run a serious risk of violating students’ due process and privacy rights, and perpetuating harmful biases.
Mar 24, 2023
A “behavioral threat analysis” mandate would hurt Vermont communities
Children need our support – they shouldn't be treated as potential threats to be monitored and investigated.
Feb 22, 2021
Armed Police Do Not Belong in our Schools
All students deserve to attend schools where they are safe, supported, and respected. But right now, our definition of safety in school only applies to some students and not others. It's time to remove armed cops from our schools.
Mar 13, 2018
Dear Vermont School Administrators, Educators, and Officials:
A student movement has arisen in response to the tragic school shooting in Parkland last month and other recent mass shootings that have resulted in numerous casualties among young people. Here, young Vermonters are raising their voices.
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