Education reform efforts spur debate

During a Tuesday forum about Act 73, ACSD Superintendent Wendy Baker described the changing education policy landscape that could shape Addison County schools.

Guest Editorial: Act 73 Redistricting Task Force deserves our gratitude

“The Act 73 Redistricting Task Force recognizes that closing small schools and creating mega-school districts will not solve Vermont’s rising education costs.”

OV board floats school consolidation plan with residents

Brandon-area school officials spent much of Saturday addressing feedback and concerns regarding a proposal that would see the reconfiguration, and closure, of elementary schools in the district, including Otter Creek Academy (OCA) elementary schools in Le … (read more)

Vt. school redistricting task force rejects map, favors co-ops

At the Vermont School Redistricting Task Force’s penultimate meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, the advisory board voted to reject the only map that fulfilled the task set forth in Act 73, Vermont’s sweeping education-reform law.

Legislator, educator discuss Act 73 and the future of Vermont schools

Join State Rep. Peter Conlon (Addison-2) and Wendy Baker, Addison Central School District superintendent, to discuss Act 73 school redistricting on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

State task force asks for voluntary school closures

The majority of Vermont school redistricting task force members endorsed a proposal on Monday that would incentivize voluntary mergers of the state’s 119 school districts

Have fun, help a senior as a tax aide

The “King Pede” card parties as held by the Ferrisburgh Grange are scheduled for two upcoming Saturdays — Nov. 8 and 22.

Local districts give advice on state school restructuring

School boards are weighing in on the future of education in Vermont.

School redistricting task force ramps up work

The School District Redistricting Task Force looks to use public feedback as it drafts up to three maps to catalyze a major shakeup in the way Vermont schools are grouped, operated and financed.