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.”
Education would be governor’s purview, under House bill
The governor would appoint a secretary of education who would become a member of the Cabinet.
Summer Food Service program announces eligibility guidelines
For immediate release March 21, 2012 Contact Nancy Lewis Phone: 828-5155 MONTPELIER – The Vermont Department of Education announces the availability of funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the 2012 Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP). This program is intended to assure that children who rely on free and reduced price meals [...]
Three percent school spending increase could drive statewide property tax up another penny
School budgets increased by an average of 2.9 percent statewide following Town Meeting Day ballot results from municipalities around the state.
Shumlin proposes to make algebra and geometry mandatory for high school students
Until now the state has left decisions about specific curriculum choices up to local schools.
Vermont AP exam results released for class of 2011
Vermont 9th in the Nation for the Percentage of High School Seniors Demonstrating College Mastery
Cross: School spending in Vermont
A per pupil cost of $14,861 is still a high cost.
John Fischer named interim deputy commissioner at the Vermont Department of Education
Fischer, a resident of Moretown, will assume the position of Deputy Commissioner of Transformation and Innovation on an interim basis, which was vacated by Rae Ann Knopf earlier this month.
Vermont ESEA flexibility waiver discussion
For immediate release Jan. 24, 2012 Contact Jill Remick Public Information Officer Vermont Department of Education Office: 802- 828- 3154 jill.remick@state.vt.us Please join us for one of two Webinars to discuss Vermont’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver. ESEA Webinar Session 1 Suggested Participants: Administrators, Educators, Special Educators, Curriculum Coordinators Monday, January 30, 2012 3:15 PM – 4:15 [...]
Schneider: The world of Super Intendents
The trend is blatant: mandated consolidation of Vermont’s schools along with the resulting loss of local and democratic input and control.
