Governor Hoff: Ongoing Supporter of the VTDSP
The VTDSP is currently in the process of sending out our first annual appeal letter since 2004. Over the past 18 months, we’ve been working to put ourselves in a solid position to conduct the most effective fundraising that we can. We’re hoping that our appeal helps to groom and grow our body of supporters, and helps to spread the word about the good work that we do. We’re very grateful to have the ongoing support of Vermont’s 73rd Governor, Phil Hoff (1963-1969), who has been a tireless advocate for diversity and inclusion. His efforts during those tumultuous times focused on creating learning opportunities for minority and white students alike, and encouraging Vermonters to consider the benefits of embracing diversity and working towards equality for all.
In his letter, Governor Hoff emphasizes that learning to interact in a culturally diverse world is crucial to each and every student’s success as a 21st century learner and citizen. Community often begins in the classroom, and for many children may constitute the first active participation in an ongoing social structure outside the family. The vision of community that the classroom provides can shape a child’s ideas and expectations about equity, cooperation, and citizenship.
We’re grateful to have Governor Hoff as a board member emeritus and a longtime supporter of the VTDSP. We applaud the work of Governor Hoff both then and now, and for being a visionary for equality throughout his lifetime.
Please join Governor Hoff in his support for the VTDSP. Your tax-deductible contribution will help to assure that Vermont’s public school students are exposed to the talents of capable teachers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
