Tag: Education policy

Education bigwigs are up in arms about this new education reform bill, saying it's going to mess things up big time for some districts. They claim that the bill, H.454, will slash funding for...

It was like, super obvious on Thursday that even senators who voted in favor of that bill were kinda iffy about the policy choices it had. The Senate Finance Committee gave a 5-2 vote...

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 uncertainty. Saunders, who had been serving in an interim capacity...

Former Democratic state Senator Brian Campion, a familiar face in Vermont politics, has recently been appointed to the State Board of Education by Governor Phil Scott. With a rich background in education policy and...

Governor Scott Makes Controversial Appointment to State Board of EducationIn a surprising move, Governor Phil Scott has appointed former state senator Brian Campion to the 10-member State Board of Education. This decision comes as...

Thomas West, a father of four and an openly gay Army veteran from Manchester, sheds light on an issue close to his heart in his recent commentary. As the co-author of “A Kids Book...

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...

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...

In a recent development, the Vermont Supreme Court made a decision regarding a lawsuit that involved Gov. Phil Scott appointing Zoie Saunders as the interim education secretary last April. The court dismissed the lawsuit,...

Vermont Supreme Court Dismisses Senators' Lawsuit Over Education SecretaryIn a recent decision, the Vermont Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by two senators regarding Governor Phil Scott's appointment of Zoie Saunders as interim...

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 State Board of Education has been an independent entity responsible...

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 the House Education committee, shedding light on Gov. Phil Scott's...

### Education Plan Revealed by Administration Targets 5 School Districts in Vermont - VTDiggerState officials in Vermont have recently disclosed the details of Governor Phil Scott's ambitious education proposal. This groundbreaking plan aims to...

U.S Department of Justice and School District Agreement to Combat Racial HarassmentIn a groundbreaking development, the United States Department of Justice has reached a settlement agreement with the Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District. This...

Vermont Education Commission Faces Challenges in Reforming Public EducationIn Vermont, the Commission on the Future of Public Education has been grappling with the task of developing a more sustainable, affordable, and equitable...

Rep. Jay Hooper's Urgent Call to ActionIn a compelling opinion piece by Rep. Jay Hooper, a Democrat representing the Orange-Washington-Addison district in the Vermont House of Representatives, a clarion call to action reverberates...

Empowering Winooski Students: District Officer Saja Almogalli's MissionOfficer Saja Almogalli, a former refugee from Iraq, has taken on a new role as the district liaison officer for the Winooski School District. Since late fall...