John Fischer named Deputy Commissioner of Transformation and Innovation
For immediate release April 18, 2012 Contact Jill Remick Phone: 802-828-3154 MONTPELIER – John Fischer, former Director of Integrated Support for Learning, High School and Adult Division at the Vermont Department of Education and most recently Interim Deputy Commissioner, has been officially named Deputy Commissioner of Transformation and Innovation, the department announced today following his [...]
Vermont Schools Present at the New England Secondary School Consortium Conference
For immediate release April 3, 2012 Contact Tom Alderman, 828-3134 Vermont Department of Education (802) 828-3135 – www.education.vermont.gov Norwood, Mass. – From Wednesday, March 21st to Friday, March 23rd 2012, educators from Connecticut, Maine, NewHampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont gathered in Norwood for a three-day conference sponsored by the New England Secondary School Consortium. The [...]
Vilaseca: Who is looking out for the best interests of kids?
As education commissioner, I have no authority to intervene in the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) strike or any other local contract negotiation. However, I believe I have a responsibility to speak up on behalf of the students.
A Secretary of Ed? Shumlin would appoint the Ed chief if new bill passes
The House Education Committee is considering a bill that would allow the governor to appoint Vermont’s top education official.
Governor Douglas joins Commissioners Vilaseca and Dale to highlight efforts to prevent child sexual abuse
At a State House press conference today, Governor Jim Douglas, Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Armando Vilaseca, and Department for Children and Families…
U.S. Dept. of Education requires states to identify “persistently low-achieving schools” for funding
Contact: Rae Ann Knopf, (802) 828-3813 STATE OF VERMONT Department of Education, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2501 Federal Funds Available for Vermont’s Lowest Achieving Schools MONTPELIER – A new federal regulation from the U.S. Department of Education required states to identify “persistently low-achieving schools” in order to receive federal funding as part of the [...]
