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Founders Memorial School

Public ElementaryGrade C+
Location33 Founders Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Grades 3–5
5.8
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Demographics - Ethnicity

Demographics - Ethnicity

White
81%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
Two or More Races
8%
Demographics

Demographics

346

Total Students

Male53%Male
Female47%Female
Academics

Academics

42.3%Math
+4% vs state avg
60.6%ELA
+9% vs state avg

(Test Scores)

Economic

Economic

Free/Reduced Lunch16%
State Average30%
District Average16%
0%25%50%75%100%
Area Household Income
Median household
$101,349+25% vs state avg
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Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

School Removes Gendered Terms

Alleged incident at Founders Memorial School · Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District · Vermont

The school informed parents that it would no longer use gendered terms like "male" or "female" in fifth-grade puberty lessons. Instead, the institution will adopt gender-inclusive language, reflecting the district's desire for such curriculum.

Occurred on April 26, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

Puberty lesson omits gender terms

Alleged incident at Founders Memorial School · Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District · Vermont

A school district is implementing a new curriculum for 5th-grade puberty education. This change involves removing traditional gendered terms like "boy" and "girl" from lessons and materials. The institution states this is to align with its equity policy and use gender-inclusive language.

Occurred on April 20, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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