Tag: Education funding

Town Meeting Day in Vermont saw a significant shift in the approval of school budgets this year. The state witnessed a remarkable transformation from the previous year, when one-third of spending plans were rejected...

Despite concerns and uncertainty surrounding education funding in Vermont, voters across the state overwhelmingly supported their local school budgets on Town Meeting Day, with only nine out of more than 100 districts reporting failed...

In a recent letter to the editor, Randolph J. Kniffin raised an important question about public spending on nonpublic schools in Vermont. As a parent who made the choice to opt for a nonpublic...

School Cuts Staff Amid Budget ConstraintsVermont school districts are grappling with financial challenges that have led to significant personnel reductions. With staffing and benefits accounting for about 80 percent of school budgets, districts are...

In a world where school meals are often taken for granted, a poignant story from Harley Sterling, the school nutrition director for the Windham Northeast Supervisory Union, stands out as a stark reminder of...

The challenges facing Vermont's education system continue to persist, despite the governor's latest proposal to address these long-standing issues. Governor Phil Scott's ambitious plan aims to transform education by tackling the increasing costs and...

A Lifelong Dream Realized: Sarah Kourkoulis' Inspirational Journey to Becoming a TeacherSarah Kourkoulis, a 47-year-old native of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, has always been guided by her parents' courageous spirit. Her father, Bobby, immigrated from...

On January 30 and 31, 2025, the Vermont Agency of Education presented a portion of Governor Phil Scott's ambitious education reform plan to House and Senate committees. The proposal, which aims to completely transform...