/vermont Vermont en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/a-federal-fund-for-professional-development-is-clouded-by-uncertainty/2026/05 President Trump has repeatedly proposed axing the feds' biggest investment in professional development. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/a-federal-fund-for-professional-development-is-clouded-by-uncertainty/2026/05 /technology/welcome-to-the-funky-politics-of-the-tech-in-schools-debate/2026/04 The Trump administration is cheerleading AI in schools as GOP lawmakers crack down on ed tech. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT /technology/welcome-to-the-funky-politics-of-the-tech-in-schools-debate/2026/04 /teaching-learning/how-to-make-english-learner-funding-fair-and-effective/2026/04 Experts share how state funding models can better support English learners with various needs. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:27:54 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-make-english-learner-funding-fair-and-effective/2026/04 /leadership/why-this-leader-is-willing-to-risk-losing-his-job-to-support-immigrant-students/2026/01 This small Vermont district defies backlash to support immigrant families. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:16:23 GMT /leadership/why-this-leader-is-willing-to-risk-losing-his-job-to-support-immigrant-students/2026/01 /leadership/a-superintendent-was-held-5-hours-by-border-agents-what-was-his-top-concern/2025/07 He was returning to the country after visiting family abroad, and refused to let agents access his district laptop and phone. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:17:46 GMT /leadership/a-superintendent-was-held-5-hours-by-border-agents-what-was-his-top-concern/2025/07 /technology/most-students-now-face-cellphone-limits-at-school-what-happens-next/2025/07 New state policies to restrict cellphone use in schools are driven by bipartisan support. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:23:08 GMT /technology/most-students-now-face-cellphone-limits-at-school-what-happens-next/2025/07 /teaching-learning/video-flexible-seating-without-the-chaos-this-teacher-has-figured-it-out/2025/03 This 4th grade class utilizes 11 different types of flexible seating to keep them moving throughout the day. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:21:08 GMT /teaching-learning/video-flexible-seating-without-the-chaos-this-teacher-has-figured-it-out/2025/03 /leadership/video-how-one-school-transformed-early-release-days-with-outdoor-learning/2025/03 This Vermont school uses Project Wild to build school connection and social-emotional learning on early release days. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:02:18 GMT /leadership/video-how-one-school-transformed-early-release-days-with-outdoor-learning/2025/03 /leadership/video-teachers-try-this-combine-movement-and-academics-in-the-classroom/2025/01 A P.E. teacher shares some ideas for incorporating movement into the classroom for greater student engagement and more effective lessons. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:27:32 GMT /leadership/video-teachers-try-this-combine-movement-and-academics-in-the-classroom/2025/01 /leadership/video-this-school-keeps-kids-moving-all-day-see-how-it-works/2025/01 Inside a school where movement is woven into academics throughout the day. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:15:47 GMT /leadership/video-this-school-keeps-kids-moving-all-day-see-how-it-works/2025/01 /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 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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