Tag: Education policy
Senate Confirms Zoie Saunders as Education Secretary
With a vote of 22-8, the Vermont Senate confirmed Zoie Saunders as the state's education secretary, putting an end to nearly a year of...
Brian Campion Appointed to Vermont Education Board Amid Policy Debate
Former Democratic state Senator Brian Campion, a familiar face in Vermont politics, has recently been appointed to the State Board of Education by Governor...
Governor Scott Appoints Campion State Board Education
Governor Scott Makes Controversial Appointment to State Board of EducationIn a surprising move, Governor Phil Scott has appointed former state senator Brian Campion to...
Thomas West: Why Gov. Phil Scott is Wrong on School Meals
Thomas West, a father of four and an openly gay Army veteran from Manchester, sheds light on an issue close to his heart in...
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...
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...
Vermont Supreme Court Dismisses Ed Secretary Lawsuit
In a recent development, the Vermont Supreme Court made a decision regarding a lawsuit that involved Gov. Phil Scott appointing Zoie Saunders as the...
Vermont Supreme Court Dismisses Senators’ Lawsuit Over Education Secretary
Vermont Supreme Court Dismisses Senators' Lawsuit Over Education SecretaryIn a recent decision, the Vermont Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by two senators...
State Board of Education Rulemaking Stripped in New Plan
Education Secretary Zoie Saunders recently proposed a significant change in Vermont's education system that has sparked controversy and debate. For almost 170 years, the...
Gov. Scott’s Education Plan: Optional School Choice Lottery in Every District
Gov. Scott's Bold Vision for Education Reform: A Closer Look
In a recent session at the Statehouse in Montpelier, Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders addressed...