Education & Early Childhood

Enough Said: Vermont Works for Women Report Released

VCF Staff — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:37:26 +0000

Vermont Works for Women released a report that reveals that many young women in Vermont describe themselves as ill-equipped and under-prepared for the challenges of school, work, career, economic independence, and adulthood—absolutes that await them in the not-too-distant future.

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Study reveals high per-pupil cost for Community High School of Vermont

VCF Staff — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:24:50 +0000

A new report from the Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office reveals a high per-pupil cost associated with the Community High School of Vermont, an accredited Vermont program for those who are in Dempartment of Corrections custody. The high per-pupil cost is partly due to low enrollment.

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Vermont has top U.S. high school graduation rate

VCF Staff — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:08:36 +0000

Vermont has the highest high school graduation rate in the nation, according to a U.S. Department of Education report released Tuesday. An estimated 7,874 students entered high school in 2006 and all but 675 completed it by 2010. This puts Vermont’s graduation rate at 91.4 percent, well above the national median— 78.6 percent.

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Education Recap 2012

VCF Staff — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:46:38 +0000

The main education-related focuses of 2012 were school consolidation, test scores, university restructuring, and the Secretary of Education appointment. Three main factors — less fortuitous economic times, global competition for jobs and the advent of online classes — will continue to have an impact on Vermont’s public schools and post-secondary education.

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Burlington and Winooski unite to align their educational systems with the demands of 21st century life

VCF Staff — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:09:08 +0000

To help build a strong and dynamic future for Winooski and Burlington, the two school districts are joining hands in “remodeling” aspects of the educational system—to better prepare all students for a rapidly-changing, global society.

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Vermont ranks third-best in nation for child well-being

VCF Staff — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:37:36 +0000

Gov. Peter Shumlin announced July 25 the results of a survey that ranked Vermont the third-best state for overall child well-being, noting that in one category - health indicators - Vermont leads the nation. "I'm proud to continue Vermont's long-standing commitment to our children, ensuring they have access to health care, great education, and a safe environment," the Governor said at a news conference at the Family Center of Washington County.

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A Conversation With Bill Gates About the Future of Higher Education

VCF Staff — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:14:31 +0000

Bill Gates never finished college, but he is one of the single most powerful figures shaping higher education today. That influence comes through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, perhaps the world's richest philanthropy, which he co-chairs and which has made education one of its key missions. The Chronicle sat down with Mr. Gates in an exclusive interview Monday to talk about his vision for how colleges can be transformed through technology.

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Editorial: Dual enrollment? A slam dunk

VCF Staff — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:41:00 +0000

Vermont ranks second in the nation in high school graduation rates. But only 44 percent of Vermont high school graduates will enroll in a college next year. That's 47th in the nation in terms of graduates continuing to higher education.This editorial details the issue and calls on Legislatures to pass two postsecondary education-related bills hitting the State House this week.

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Right to organize makes child care workers full policy partners

VCF Staff — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:40:00 +0000

Recently the Senate heard testimony on S.29, a bill which would allow early childhood educators to band together and bargain with the state on issues the state controls, including child care subsidy payments and professional development and training. The bill would allow child care providers to have a seat at the table to decide issues that affect their profession and the families they serve.

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Summary of the Annual Statistical Report of Schools

VCF Staff — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:22:00 +0000

Every Augst, each Vermont Local Education Agency is required to submit an Annual Statistical Report to the Vermont Department of Education providing an accounting of annual revenues and expenditures to the people of Vermont, their legislature, and the executive branch of government. The Vermont Department of Education compiles the financial information submitted by each district and annually publishes the results in the Summary of the Annual Statistical Report of Schools (SASRS).

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