Bringing Students Together to Learn, Create, and Advocate on a Small Scale - to Impact the Larger Scale
VSARN began during COVID-19 with a few students organizing on Zoom. We saw the lack of connection between students and lack of action around racial justice in our schools, and wanted to do something. Since then, we’ve grown to become a statewide network hosting in-person events and leading advocacy projects in spaces traditionally led by adults. As students, we’re using our schools as starting points to build a better society, and this is how we build hope.
Read more on our About Us page.
Project Highlight!
Designed by former Rutland High School Student Amaya Tonda, VSARN’s Banned Book Project highlights books in various stages of being banned in the US. You can find out the titles, information about each book, and a little bit about the political and social history of book banning in the US by clicking the link below.
VSARN’s very first project in 2020 was the book project, where we read books about social justice to younger kids throughout Vermont. As book banning of such titles ramps up across the country, we stand firm in our commitment to provide access to affirming and inclusive education to all.
Check out Amaya’s banned book project below, and read more about our work with the book project (and get involved!) throughout our website.
Organize With Us
VSARN commits to making good trouble regardless of what comes next in our state and nation - we cannot afford to be silent. As we begin a new year, we have many opportunities for you to get involved no matter your passion, location, or capacity! Whether you’re a club leader, student, adult supporter, or community member, please reach out!
Check out our Instagram, newsletter, and visit our contact page for more ways to get involved. You can also always email us at organizing@vsarn.org and one of us will get back to you.
Thank you to Our Sponsors, Partners, and Supporters…
Thank you to the foundations and mentors who make our work possible:
And to the communities, organizations, and individuals who fuel our mission each day - we can’t name them all, so here are just a few:
