Burlington school district struggles at the racial “tipping point”
Tensions have mounted since the release of a plan for diversity and inclusion, leading residents, students and local leaders to call for replacement of Superintendent Jeanne Collins.
Burlington moves forward on housing occupancy limits
Homeowners, renters and landlords brought their concerns to City Hall before the council voted on an ordinance change that would extend occupancy restrictions to high-density, student areas.
Shumlin: Cabinet-level position “gives governors a stake” in education
Shumlin: “I say what we’re doing today is ensuring that we have accountability from the governor and the ability for the elected governor to care about educational quality.”
Welch listens to students’ debt concerns
Welch said that in addition to government regulations, university administrators were responsible for keeping their tuition in check.
Somali students take complaints to Statehouse
The students described a culture of discrimination at BHS, where English Language Learning (ELL) students – largely Somali and Nepalese – are outcasts among their peers.
Video + Story: School diversity plan puts spotlight on racial tensions in Burlington
Students gathered outside Burlington High School on Thursday to protest outdated tests and misplaced blame.
Senate Appropriations Committee pitches payback plan for property taxpayers
Meanwhile, the Joint Fiscal Office estimates that the statewide property tax will increase by 7 cents next year.
Digger Tidbits: Shumlin, realtors at impasse over road provision; Video on equity and race in Burlington schools
Sen. White said while road maintenance hasn’t held up private home mortgages, it has had an impact on public housing projects.
Margolis: The politics of a union drive in which the members are the bosses
The Vermont Early Educators United is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, which contributed both money and shoe-leather to Democratic campaigns in 2010.
Stafford loan interest rate could double, Welch warns
Congress set a 3.4 percent rate for federally-subsidized Stafford loans six years ago. But the time is up in July, and students could face $11,000 more for a 20-year loan. VIDEO
