Vermont
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Vermont
Personalized Learning
All States Allow Competency-Based Learning. Will It Become a Reality in 69´«Ã½?
School districts in every state have the flexibility to adopt competency-based learning, but implementation is easier said than done.
Student Well-Being
69´«Ã½ Feel Less Equipped to Meet 69´«Ã½' Mental Health Needs Than a Few Years Ago
Less than half of public schools report that they can effectively meet students’ mental health needs.
Professional Development
This Principal Knew PD Was Irrelevant. So He and His Teachers Changed It
A Vermont principal and teacher describe their school's new approach to PD.
Curriculum
Video
A Collaborative Teaching Model to Mimic Even When There's No Eclipse
This teaching model brings together educators across grades and subjects to create popular lessons for all students during major events.
School & District Management
Q&A
When This Principal Talks About Mental Health, People Listen. Here's Why
The NASSP Advocacy Champion of the year said he used stories from his school and community to speak with his state’s legislators.
Social Studies
Opinion
I Train Teachers to Teach Black History. Here’s What I’ve Learned
Here’s how I’ve tried to reclaim Black history from the margins—and how you can do the same.
Student Well-Being
Principals Share 3 Tips for Centering Mental Health in 69´«Ã½
Building supportive communities within and outside the school is key, say principals.
Families & the Community
District Leaders Are Walking a Fine Line on Cellphone Policies. What That Looks Like
Administrators point to strategic ways to design student cellphone policies that parents won't oppose.
School & District Management
Finding the Source of PCB Contamination in 69´«Ã½ Just Got Easier
Researchers say they have found a promising method to determine where in school buildings the PCB contamination is greatest.
School & District Management
These 3 Principals Still Take Time to Teach. Here's Why
The pandemic played a role in fueling these principals' need to better understand a changed educational environment.
States
Massachusetts Joins Short List of States Providing Free School Meals to All
States are stepping in where federal COVID-relief aid dropped off.
School Climate & Safety
High School Athletes Start Fall Workouts Amid Record-Breaking Heat
Most heat-related injuries can be avoided if schools implement best practices.
States
Six States Have Made School Meals Free to All 69´«Ã½. Will More Follow?
The new state laws provide universal school meals permanently, affecting 8 million students.
Law & Courts
Vermont Is First State to Sue Monsanto Over PCBs in 69´«Ã½
Vermont officials are demanding compensation for the costs of testing and remediating the toxic chemical in schools.