VTDigger publishes a wide range of stories about Vermont's educational system from early childhood education issues to public and private K-12 schools to higher education. Lola Duffort is our education reporter. She can be reached at lduffort@vtdigger.org.
The university, which formally launches in July, announced the changes to students, faculty and staff Tuesday afternoon. Some students immediately expressed opposition to the plan.
The Burlington captains ended the statement declaring, “hate has no place here,” as cheers and applause erupted from the Burlington and Champlain Valley sides of the gymnasium.
Lorraine Sterritt announced her decision Tuesday. She will remain at the school through June 30.
A bill in the Vermont Senate would cut off public tuition dollars to most independent schools, except for a handful of historic institutions and therapeutic schools.
A spurned bidder for the demolition of Burlington High School sued the Burlington School District in January and asked for an injunction to stop work on the project.
Introducing a weekly "call and response" format for the Underground Workshop, seeking commentary from Vermont's students.
Ten school administrators signed a letter explaining that Tuesday’s fight reflects a trend of increasing spectator misconduct at school sporting events throughout the state.
Legislation proposed by the Vermont Agency of Education would mandate drills twice a year and require schools to lock all exterior doors during the day.
There is widespread agreement among early childhood educators, parents and lawmakers that the economics of child care don’t work. Advocates are hoping this is the year Vermont makes big changes to child care funding.
There are still more than 1,000 open positions for teachers, special educators and support staff, the Vermont Principals’ Association executive director, Jay Nichols, told lawmakers.
