The Education Justice Coalition of Vermont (formerly the Vermont Coalition for Ethnic and Social Equity in Schools) is a statewide coalition led by a multicultural and multigenerational group including: people of color from various racial and ethnic groups, anti-poverty, disability rights advocates, and LGBTQIA advocates. Our coalition includes elders, students, parents, educators, and organizations.
Our coalition is led by a group of core members and receives partnership and wisdom from advisors and organizational coalition partners.
Who We Are
Kayla Loving (she/they), Co-Coordinator
Before working full-time with the EdJ Coalition, Kayla volunteered with the Coalition’s Police Out of School Group and focused on supporting youth voice, anti-racism, and equity in the Winooski School District. They currently teach a conflict resolution course at Saint Michael’s College and live in South Burlington with their partner and dog. She enjoys going on walks, reading, baking, traveling, and connecting with people.
At EdJ Coalition, Kayla supports internal work, coordinates youth organizing and communications.
Contact them at kayla.edjvt@gmail.com.
EdJ Staff
Alyssa Chen (she/they), Co-Coordinator
Before becoming an organizer with the EdJ Coalition Alyssa worked in alternative high schools in Vermont and California. Alyssa is excited to be in Vermont growing an education justice movement and exploring the outdoors. She lives in Burlington, Vermont with her cat and a way too large collection of bikes.
At EdJ Coalition, Alyssa leads internal work, coordinates the education organizing committee as well as the educators of color group.
Contact them at alyssa.edjvt@gmail.com.
Core Members
Our core members are affiliated with organizations and schools across the state of Vermont. We have representation from the following groups:
Outright Vermont
Upper Valley Educators Institute
ACLU VT
Vermonters for Justice in Palestine
Winooski Parent Organizing
Vermont Family Network
TeachOut Vermont
Building Fearless Futures
Vermont Equity Educators Collective
Partner Organizations
Vermont Center for Independent Living
Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network
Human Rights Commission
Neighbors for a Safer St. Albans