Tag: Education funding
Most School Budgets Approved on Town Meeting Day
Town Meeting Day in Vermont saw a significant shift in the approval of school budgets this year. The state witnessed a remarkable transformation from...
Majority of School Budgets Pass Amid Education Challenges
Despite concerns and uncertainty surrounding education funding in Vermont, voters across the state overwhelmingly supported their local school budgets on Town Meeting Day, with...
Public Spending on Nonpublic Schools: Randolph J. Kniffin’s Opinion
In a recent letter to the editor, Randolph J. Kniffin raised an important question about public spending on nonpublic schools in Vermont. As a...
School Districts Cut Staff Before Budget Votes
School Cuts Staff Amid Budget ConstraintsVermont school districts are grappling with financial challenges that have led to significant personnel reductions. With staffing and benefits...
Bipartisan Pushback Against Gov. Phil Scott’s School Meal Cuts
In a world where school meals are often taken for granted, a poignant story from Harley Sterling, the school nutrition director for the Windham...
School Board Approves 5.8% Budget Increase in Montpelier
Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools Board Approves 5.8% Budget Increase for 2025–26 School YearOn March 4, the Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools (MRPS) Board made a...
Addressing Challenges in Education: Latest Proposal | Seven Days
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...
Sarah Kourkoulis Utilizes Forgivable Loan Program to Advance Teaching Career
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...
Lawmakers Analyze Gov. Phil Scott’s Education Funding Plan
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...
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Francis X. Murray: VTDigger News Profile
Francis X. Murray: A Tribute to a Life Well-LivedFrancis X. “Frank” Murray, an esteemed figure in the legal community, passed away on January 24,...
