Education
Vermont College of Fine Arts announces ‘affiliation agreement’ with CalArts
The move makes the California Institute of the Arts VCFA’s “parent,” according to a letter from school leaders. But the Vermont college expects to maintain its own board, president and Montpelier offices.
Lawmakers will consider a new education funding formula. One already has a plan.
Conversations about a new education funding formula could begin this week, but legislators will have to balance a system in crisis with calls for caution.
Community members protest Milton school board’s vote to take down Black Lives Matter flag
Voting to take down the flag was one of the first actions of the district’s new school board.
Phil Scott picks Florida schools administrator to serve as new education secretary
In addition to public school leadership, Zoie Saunders spent time as vice president of strategy for Charter Schools USA, a for-profit education management company.
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Citing safety concerns, school districts plan for closures and early dismissals on eclipse day
State officials have said that up to 200,000 visitors could swarm Vermont to experience the phenomenon and have warned of hectic traffic conditions and increased strain on emergency response systems.
Former student settles with Twin Valley School District over alleged racist bullying
A complaint filed with the Vermont Human Rights Commission alleged that the only Black student at the Whitingham school faced continued racist bullying, with school leadership failing to act accordingly.
Why does education matter? Ask Elaine Collins.
The North Country Supervisory Union superintendent moved lawmakers this week with her story grounded in personal experience. She urged them to consider Vermont’s most vulnerable children.
Community schools may be the future of education. Their funding is drying up.
Educators say schools are serving more needs than ever before. The community schools philosophy leans into this broad understanding of the role of public schools.
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