/vermont Vermont en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/all-states-allow-competency-based-learning-will-it-become-a-reality-in-schools/2024/09 School districts in every state have the flexibility to adopt competency-based learning, but implementation is easier said than done. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/all-states-allow-competency-based-learning-will-it-become-a-reality-in-schools/2024/09 /leadership/schools-feel-less-equipped-to-meet-students-mental-health-needs-than-a-few-years-ago/2024/05 Less than half of public schools report that they can effectively meet students’ mental health needs. Thu, 09 May 2024 12:41:30 GMT /leadership/schools-feel-less-equipped-to-meet-students-mental-health-needs-than-a-few-years-ago/2024/05 /leadership/this-principal-knew-pd-was-irrelevant-so-he-and-his-teachers-changed-it/2024/04 A Vermont principal and teacher describe their school's new approach to PD. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:54:57 GMT /leadership/this-principal-knew-pd-was-irrelevant-so-he-and-his-teachers-changed-it/2024/04 /teaching-learning/video-a-collaborative-teaching-model-to-mimic-even-when-theres-no-eclipse/2024/04 This teaching model brings together educators across grades and subjects to create popular lessons for all students during major events. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:05:59 GMT /teaching-learning/video-a-collaborative-teaching-model-to-mimic-even-when-theres-no-eclipse/2024/04 /leadership/when-this-principal-talks-about-mental-health-people-listen-heres-why/2024/03 The NASSP Advocacy Champion of the year said he used stories from his school and community to speak with his state’s legislators. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:01:47 GMT /leadership/when-this-principal-talks-about-mental-health-people-listen-heres-why/2024/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-i-train-teachers-to-teach-black-history-heres-what-ive-learned/2024/02 Here’s how I’ve tried to reclaim Black history from the margins—and how you can do the same. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:52:19 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-i-train-teachers-to-teach-black-history-heres-what-ive-learned/2024/02 /leadership/principals-share-3-tips-for-centering-mental-health-in-schools/2023/11 Building supportive communities within and outside the school is key, say principals. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:07:58 GMT /leadership/principals-share-3-tips-for-centering-mental-health-in-schools/2023/11 /leadership/district-leaders-are-walking-a-fine-line-on-cellphone-policies-what-that-looks-like/2023/09 Administrators point to strategic ways to design student cellphone policies that parents won't oppose. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:17:04 GMT /leadership/district-leaders-are-walking-a-fine-line-on-cellphone-policies-what-that-looks-like/2023/09 /leadership/finding-the-source-of-pcb-contamination-in-schools-just-got-easier/2023/09 Researchers say they have found a promising method to determine where in school buildings the PCB contamination is greatest. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:47:26 GMT /leadership/finding-the-source-of-pcb-contamination-in-schools-just-got-easier/2023/09 /leadership/these-3-principals-still-take-time-to-teach-heres-why The pandemic played a role in fueling these principals' need to better understand a changed educational environment. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:31:29 GMT /leadership/these-3-principals-still-take-time-to-teach-heres-why /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 States are stepping in where federal COVID-relief aid dropped off. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:31:34 GMT /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 /leadership/high-school-athletes-start-fall-workouts-amid-record-breaking-heat/2023/07 Most heat-related injuries can be avoided if schools implement best practices. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:51:26 GMT /leadership/high-school-athletes-start-fall-workouts-amid-record-breaking-heat/2023/07 /policy-politics/six-states-have-made-school-meals-free-to-all-students-will-more-follow/2023/06 The new state laws provide universal school meals permanently, affecting 8 million students. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:58:13 GMT /policy-politics/six-states-have-made-school-meals-free-to-all-students-will-more-follow/2023/06 /policy-politics/vermont-is-first-state-to-sue-monsanto-over-pcbs-in-schools/2023/06 Vermont officials are demanding compensation for the costs of testing and remediating the toxic chemical in schools. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:31:27 GMT /policy-politics/vermont-is-first-state-to-sue-monsanto-over-pcbs-in-schools/2023/06 /policy-politics/every-state-now-lets-schools-measure-students-success-based-on-mastery-not-seat-time/2023/05 Wyoming became the final state to adopt competency-based education policies when it approved a new pilot program in April. Wed, 31 May 2023 21:02:43 GMT /policy-politics/every-state-now-lets-schools-measure-students-success-based-on-mastery-not-seat-time/2023/05 /leadership/parents-bad-behavior-at-school-sports-events-has-gotten-extreme/2023/02 A adult brawl with deadly consequences at a boys' basketball game has renewed concern. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 22:01:16 GMT /leadership/parents-bad-behavior-at-school-sports-events-has-gotten-extreme/2023/02 /leadership/students-displaced-by-pcbs-to-get-new-high-school-as-a-bond-measure-passes/2022/11 Demolition begins soon on the old high school in Burlington, Vt., shut down in 2020 after harmful levels of a toxic chemical were found. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:19:39 GMT /leadership/students-displaced-by-pcbs-to-get-new-high-school-as-a-bond-measure-passes/2022/11 /leadership/pcbs-presence-hits-hard-for-rural-schools/2022/10 A tiny school in northern Vermont is the test case for a statewide PCB testing program that has hit plenty of obstacles. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:17:45 GMT /leadership/pcbs-presence-hits-hard-for-rural-schools/2022/10 /leadership/the-building-was-sick-pcbs-pose-an-environmental-crisis-for-schools/2022/10 Thousands of schools face the costly, disruptive prospect of finding and eliminating a toxic chemical once used in building materials. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:17:35 GMT /leadership/the-building-was-sick-pcbs-pose-an-environmental-crisis-for-schools/2022/10 /policy-politics/some-states-want-to-lock-in-universal-free-school-meals-as-federal-waivers-end/2022/05 The pandemic-era waivers let students regardless of income get free school meals and drew wide use nationally. Tue, 31 May 2022 20:55:12 GMT /policy-politics/some-states-want-to-lock-in-universal-free-school-meals-as-federal-waivers-end/2022/05 /policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT /policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 /policy-politics/california-florida-and-other-states-waiting-onsorry-green-light-for-their-covid-relief-plans/2021/10 The list of states with Ed. Dept. approval for their American Rescue Plan blueprints is growing steadily, but two big states aren't on it. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:28:12 GMT /policy-politics/california-florida-and-other-states-waiting-onsorry-green-light-for-their-covid-relief-plans/2021/10 /policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT /policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 /policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT /policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 /policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on K-12 achievement, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:31 GMT /policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 /leadership/enrollment-data-how-many-students-went-missing-in-your-state/2021/07 America's public school system lost more than 1.3 million students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ analysis. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:32:24 GMT /leadership/enrollment-data-how-many-students-went-missing-in-your-state/2021/07 /leadership/more-than-1-million-students-didnt-enroll-during-the-pandemic-will-they-come-back/2021/06 °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ analyzed state data to gather a more comprehensive understanding of the 2020-21 school year's enrollment loss. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:33:15 GMT /leadership/more-than-1-million-students-didnt-enroll-during-the-pandemic-will-they-come-back/2021/06 /policy-politics/state-grades-on-school-finance-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/06 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on school finance, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:22:32 GMT /policy-politics/state-grades-on-school-finance-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/06 /policy-politics/nation-earns-a-c-on-school-finance-reflecting-inconsistency-in-k-12-funding-and-equity/2021/06 The Edweek Research Center's latest analysis finds a gulf in many states between per-pupil spending and how that K-12 money goes out. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:13:59 GMT /policy-politics/nation-earns-a-c-on-school-finance-reflecting-inconsistency-in-k-12-funding-and-equity/2021/06 /teaching-learning/teacher-salaries-are-increasing-see-how-your-state-compares/2021/04 The National Education Association warns that some of the progress in teacher pay could be jeopardized by the pandemic. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:10:18 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-salaries-are-increasing-see-how-your-state-compares/2021/04