By Michael Bielawski, Vermont Watchdog Lawmakers seeking to control education costs in Vermont are discussing how many special education teachers is too many. The House Education Committee on Feb. 11 invited Michael Giangreco, professor of education at the University of […]
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Vt. Folklife Center presents annual Valentine’s Day “Love Chocolate, Love Stories” event
Submitted Valentine’s Day is celebrated widely through the endulgence of chocolate confections and desserts. Friday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. — MIDDLEBURY — Join the Vermont Folklife Center on Friday, Feb. 12, for a celebration of love and chocolate! “Love Chocolate, Love […]
UVM professor discusses success of “The Shawshank Redemption”
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — UVM professor Tony Magistrale will discuss how literature is adapted to film, particularly with the popular movie “The Shawshank Redemption,” in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. […]
It’s time for a new direction—dare to be great
By Bruce Lisman After traveling the state for the last six years, I’ve heard many versions of the same challenges faced by Vermonters all across our state. Increased property taxes are making it harder to afford homes. Jobs that pay […]
The Great American Smokeout: How to diplomatically help a friend/relative stop smoking
Nov. 19, 2015 marks the date of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, when cigarette smokers are asked to refrain from smoking for one day in hopes that the effort will lead to quitting forever. Most people know a […]
Hunger Free Vermont responds to UVM Plate Waste Study
A study released Aug. 26 by researchers at the University of Vermont paints a picture of school meals that experts at Hunger Free Vermont say is misleading. New school meal regulations that were put into place at the start of […]
UVM welcomes Class of 2019, kicks off new offerings
A record number of students applied to the University of Vermont this year, and this week, UVM welcomes its new class—the most academically talented in school history. Incoming students earned an average GPA of 3.53 on a 4.0 scale and […]
Income tax trainings to be held in Essex and Killington
A two-day tax “school” is planned for two locations in November to update tax practitioners, accountants and other tax professionals on new tax legislation, regulations and rulings. The dates for the 2015 University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Income Tax Schools […]
Learn how to compost through Vermont Master Gardener program
Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:15 p.m. — RUTLAND — Turning food scraps and yard trimmings into nutrient-rich organic matter provides a healthy, less expensive alternative to purchasing compost and fertilizer for your lawn or garden. It also keeps food waste out of […]
News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke Worldly education POULTNEY—With the adoption of its Generation Study Abroad Commitment last fall, Castleton set about doubling the number of students taking classes abroad by the year 2020. Doing so took far less time than that. By […]