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State deploys staffers — and offers a warning — to Vermont school district in disarray
The Vermont Agency of Education recently deployed staffers to visit a southern Vermont supervisory union that is in disarray after a string of top administrators were put on leave or resigned. The unusual move came at the request of the Windham Southwest Supervisory Union, which has experienced extraordinary turnover in its central office in recent months.
Athletes to watch at the 2024 Vermont high school track and field state championship meets
Championship weekend has arrived for Vermont's best track and field athletes. Burlington High School will serve as host of the Division I and II state meets on back-to-back days. D-II is slated for Friday; D-I is set for Saturday. Based on performance lists found on 802timing.com and athletic.net, here's my...
To the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on GM school budget
A very clear message has been sent to our elected officials in Montpelier. School funding needs to be reformed. That said, our school board members and superintendent have done everything possible to minimize the impact of higher fixed costs. Not an easy task. Our students did not create the educational...
Shelburne Farms launches new free teacher resource to advance sustainability goals
VermontBiz Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools has released Learning Locally, Transforming Globally, a free guide for educators that lays out a step-by-step process for shifting schools and communities toward sustainability. As the school year comes to an end, many teachers will be turning their attention to professional development opportunities in preparation for the coming school year. This resource offers a host of resources and ideas for educators interested in a sustainability approach to their teaching.
Vermont State Universities’ entrepreneurshipclass is a springboard for innovation
Vermont State Universities’ entrepreneurship class, instructed by adjunct professor Christopher Coughlin of Rutland, is redefining hands-on learning with a dynamic approach to business education. This class, a staple for aspiring entrepreneurs, focuses on bringing unique products to the marketplace while building comprehensive business plans around them. Students in this class embark on a journey that covers the entire spectrum of business product creation. Each participant develops a unique product, builds a prototype and constructs a detailed business plan, encompassing key learning elements such as:
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