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Victory, VT · Education
colchestersun.com
Colchester High School math teacher works to bring financial literacy to students
COLCHESTER — For Colchester High School math teacher Joshua Parker, financial literacy is an essential subject for all students. CHS offers two classes focused on money matters: Consumer Math and Math and Finance. While Math and Finance emphasizes investing and understanding debt on an individual level, Consumer Math focuses on understanding taxes, insurance and other financial concepts more broadly. CHS math teacher Rick Martin was responsible for teaching Consumer Math for many years, along with Benjamin Marlow and Parker.
miltonindependent.com
Milton students begin a year of books
MILTON — Cheers erupted inside Milton Elementary School today when students learned they would receive eight new books of their own this school year. The announcement came during a Sept. 17 visit from Duncan McDougall, founder of the Children’s Literacy Foundation, who kicked off the school’s yearlong partnership with the nonprofit through songs, storytelling and a book giveaway.
VTDigger
Barre schools eye cuts to sports and other activities after budget fails on third attempt
Voters in Barre Town and the city of Barre shot down the district's proposed $57.1 million budget at the polls Tuesday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Barre schools eye cuts to sports and other activities after budget fails on third attempt .
VTDigger
State restricts new superintendent hires to one year
Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders said she adopted this policy, which applies across the state, in light of the Montpelier-mandated school district merger discussions. Read the story on VTDigger here: State restricts new superintendent hires to one year .
waterburyroundabout.org
UVM expands tuition-free program for Vermonters, discounts for New Englanders
The University of Vermont recently announced that it has expanded access to UVM Promise, its zero-tuition program for Vermont students. Starting in fall 2027, all admitted students from households with annual income of up to $125,000 may attend the university tuition-free. “Affordability isn't used as a buzzword at UVM; it's...
The Burlington Free Press
VPA announces updates to 2026 fall high school championships for multiple sports
The Vermont Principals' Association (VPA) has announced updates to the 2026 fall high school championship schedule for field hockey, soccer and volleyball in an email sent out on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The main change is that no field hockey or soccer championship games will be hosted at the University of Vermont and instead will be at high schools around the state. All three field hockey championship games will take place Sunday, Nov. 1, at Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester. Game times are set for 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., with the order of the finals based on travel time of the participating schools. Counting the 2020 COVID season, this year will mark just the third time the field hockey hockey finals will not be played at UVM's Moulton Winder Field, which opened in fall 2005 . "Due to the ongoing success of UVM athletics, their field availability this year is not conducive for VPA Championships," VPA Executive Director Lauren Young said in an email to the Free Press. "Also, in order to be geographically considerate we are trying to have multiple locations for schools and fans." For South Burlington field hockey head coach Anjie Soucy notes how
waterburyroundabout.org
Teacher of the Year finalists include Moretown kindergarten teacher Pam Dow
A Moretown Kindergarten teacher is one of three finalists up for consideration to be Vermont’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, according to the Vermont Agency of Education. The agency last week announced the three contenders for the annual honor: Moretown teacher Pamela Dow, along with Linda McCuen, who teaches high school English at Proctor Junior Senior High School, and Dawn Walls-Thumma, a middle-grades humanities teacher at Coventry Village School.
informnny.com
Conner M. DeLavergne: JCC’s featured Honors Program student for September
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — Jefferson Community College’s featured Honors Program student for the month of September is Conner M. DeLavergne of Plattsburgh. DeLavergne, a student majoring in humanities and social sciences, aspires to become a special education teacher. As part of his Honors Program, he conducted research on ancient artwork and its influence on the cultures and beliefs of ancient societies.
WCAX
More job cuts by the University of Vermont Health Network to improve sustainability
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Nearly 200 people across the University of Vermont Health Network will have their jobs eliminated by the end of October. In a letter sent to employees Tuesday morning, UVM Medical Center President Dr. Stephen Leffler said the position cuts will impact staff across all the network’s health care partners.
suncommunitynews.com
Holland leads PHS to first win at Linney Field since 2002
MINEVILLE | Cooper Holland accounted for all 21 Plattsburgh High points Saturday as the Hornets earned their first victory over Moriah at Linney Field in 24 years, defeating the Vikings 21-8 in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference football. Plattsburgh had not won at Moriah since Sept. 13, 2002, when the Hornets...
WCAX
Barre school budget fails for third time
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - Voters in the Barre Unified Union School District rejected the 2027 school budget for the third time. The district is now the only one in the state without an approved budget for fiscal year 2027. While Barre City passed the budget, Barre Town voted overwhelmingly against...
suncommunitynews.com
Willsboro CSD tax-neutral capital project vote taking place Oct. 6
Willsboro CSD hopes to complete a capital project to address several significant components of the PK-12 facility that require attention. WILLSBORO | Willsboro Central School (WSC) hopes to complete a capital project to address several significant components of the PK-12 facility that require attention; however, the Board of Education (BOE) needs voters' approval to proceed.
WBUR
UVM announces tuition discount for New England students
In an effort to boost enrollment and grow Vermont’s workforce, the University of Vermont is expanding tuition breaks for New England students who major in certain fields. Beginning next fall, eligible first-year and transfer students from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island can save more than 35% on UVM’s standard out-of-state tuition by enrolling in one of 31 select majors, the university announced earlier this month. These students will pay an estimated tuition rate of $30,240, which officials say reflects a discount of more than $18,000 a year.
vermontpublic.org
UVM announces tuition discount for New England students
In an effort to boost enrollment and grow Vermont’s workforce, the University of Vermont is expanding tuition breaks for New England students who major in certain fields. Beginning next fall, eligible first-year and transfer students from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island can save more than 35% on UVM’s standard out-of-state tuition by enrolling in one of 31 select majors, the university announced earlier this month. These students will pay an estimated tuition rate of $30,240, which officials say reflects a discount of more than $18,000 a year.
WCAX
St. Michael’s College launches new emergency services major
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - St. Michael’s College students are trading notebooks for mannequins this fall as part of a new emergency services major, practicing lifesaving skills as part of the coursework. The coursework is coupled with students’ liberal arts education, something school officials say makes for a well-rounded first...
cardinalpointsonline.com
SA approves new senator, new adviser
The Student Association approved SUNY Plattsburgh senior Shawna Wright as a Senator, and unanimously approved Lydia Austin as the new adviser of the Student Association Sep. 2. The executive board began the planning of a pep rally on campus Aug. 31. Wright has been a part of the Student Associations...
suncommunitynews.com
Experiential learning café opens on SUNY Plattsburgh campus
Exclusively student-run café Saxbys celebrated its SUNY Plattsburgh grand opening Wednesday in the new Hawkins Hall space, where guests raised a cup of gourmet cold brew to toast the unique experiential learning model. PLATTSBURGH | The exclusively student-run café, Saxbys, celebrated its SUNY Plattsburgh grand opening Wednesday where more than 100 campus community members and company VIPs gathered in the new Hawkins Hall space and raised a cup of gourmet cold brew to toast the unique experiential learning model.