TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Bruce Whitman, of Leland and Gray Union High School, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Board on Pre-College Education of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). The mission of the Board on Pre-College Education is … Continued
Dear Editor, Pomfret’s Informational Town Meeting was held Saturday, Feb. 22, kicking off Town Meeting season. I always hope to get to as many of the 25 town gatherings as possible, but it is a challenge, as the vast … Continued
REGION – The Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to two deserving individuals, in recognition of their volunteer time and efforts. These scholarships are open to students served by the Crown Point Board of Realtors, and who reside full-time … Continued
Dear Editor, The most alarming thing about Gov. Scott’s Education Transformation Proposal is that it follows the playbook of conservative billionaires who are funding a coordinated effort to dismantle public education. Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy group founded by … Continued
WESTON, Vt. – Weston Pop-up University, which brings creativity, ideas, and people together to have fun and strengthen community, announces its 2025 offerings, taught by locals throughout March. This year’s courses include old favorites such as wine tasting, pie crust … Continued
Hello Friends, This is not a typical legislative session, because the massive effort to improve the education system is dominating everything (no decisions have been made yet), and, the federal government’s changing funding policies are sowing uncertainty and making … Continued
REGION – The League of Women Voters of Vermont Education Fund is now accepting applications for its Winona Smith Scholarship program. Created in 1998 to honor the legacy of league leader Winona Smith, the scholarship is awarded annually to Vermont … Continued
Hello Friends, The big news this week is the governor’s plan for the future of education in Vermont. It is a drastic change from our current system, but perhaps now is the time for a major overhaul? There are … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a new instructor training course for people interested in volunteering to teach hunter, trapper, or bow hunter education courses in Vermont. The training will take place Thursday, Aug. 1, … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Monday, June 17, the board of the Springfield School District made the decision to use the $800,000 the community approved to go into the tax stabilization reserve, to reduce the 2024-2025 tax burden on Springfield property … Continued