Vermont Agency of Education
Spreading the news about all of the incredible work our preK-12 schools do and engaging the public in the education conversation.
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- The Agency is pleased to announce the launch of the new Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) website, a comprehensive resource highlighting the value of learning standards from birth to grade 3. vels.education.vermont.gov
- Last night, VTDigger published an op-ed by Vermont Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders under a headline generated by VTDigger that was misleading, divisive, and insulting to Vermonters. In the interest of informed debate, we appreciate that VTDigger has owned the mistake and retracted the headline.
- Hate has no home in Vermont. In light of disparaging and hateful remarks directed towards the Winooski School District, the AOE reaffirms its commitment to prioritizing inclusion for all who call Vermont home, including New Americans, immigrants, and refugees.
- Yesterday the Agency hosted a Strategic Planning Retreat in Killington, Vermont with over 250 education partners from across the state. Thank you to everyone who shared their time and expertise to make it a great day! For more information visit education.vermont.gov/strategic-pl...
- Every Day Counts: Using Research to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Vermont Schools www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news...
- The Vermont Agency of Education announced today that Linda Alvarez, of Windham Regional Career Center in Brattleboro, is the 2026 Vermont Teacher of the Year. education.vermont.gov/press-releas...
- A new school year is almost here! Vermont Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders sat down with NBC5’s Lauren Granada last week to talk back-to-school and discuss important topics in public education. www.mynbc5.com/article/in-d...
- Earlier today, Vermont took a major step towards education transformation with the inaugural meeting of the School District Redistricting Task Force.
- On Monday evening, the U.S. Dept. of Education alerted the VT Agency of Education of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold $26M in congressionally approved funding for VT public schools. The Agency has issued the following statement in response.
- The AOE has contracted with SHAPE America to provide 3 trainings to PE educators in VT. The full-day sessions include: August 13, at Randolph Union High School August 14, at Manchester Elementary Middle School August 15, at Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School More info at the link.
- The AOE will be providing trainings on the new Educator Licensing System, VLSE, on July 15. These sessions will be held over Zoom. There is a training for district users at 1 p.m. and one for general users at 3 p.m. More information and links for attending these Zoom sessions are at the link.
- The AOE announces the return of the Summer Food Service Program, providing free meals to Vermont children via a series of meal sites throughout the state this summer. All sites are open to all children, 18 and under. Info on where to find sites and more at the link.
- As the school year comes to a close, Vermont Secretary of Education, Zoie Saunders, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of students, educators, and school communities in 2024-2025.
- The ABL National Summit is an event that empowers educators w/ strategies to enhance student engagement, boost academic performance, and reduce behavioral challenges. Attendees receive 18 hrs of PD. The event will be held at Champlain Elementary in Burlington July 15-17. Reg. form at the link.
- Help us protect Vermont students from harassment, hazing and bullying. The AOE is seeking public input on some draft policy language. Together, we can provide every student in Vermont with a safe and supportive school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with respect.
- Attention Vermont educators! The AOE is getting ready to roll out a new and improved licensing system this summer! See the link for details and a timeline.
- VT high school students! UVM is hosting the 20th Stem Cells, Cell Therapies, and Bioengineering in Lung Biology and Diseases Conference in July. Along with the VT Academy of Science & Engineering, UVM is inviting up to 25 VT high school students to participate, at no cost to them!
- It's Teacher Appreciation Day! VT Teacher of the Year, Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver, chatted with the AOE about the critical work teachers do in our communities every day and how important it is to acknowledge that work. Thank a teacher today!
- Nominate a great teacher for the Vermont Teacher of the Year award! Nominations are open through April 28. Anyone can nominate any active Vermont teacher. Teachers can also self-nominate. Click the link to learn more!
- The Governor’s Office is seeking a student rep. for the VT State Board of Education. This appointment will be for a 2-year term (1st year as a non-voting member and the 2nd year as a voting member). Rising sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Monday, April 28.
- Check out this conference for teachers who write! Presented by The VT Council of Teachers of English & Language Arts, in partnership with the Ruth Stone House. Facilitated by VT Poet Laureate, Bianca Stone, and poet and scholar, Ben Pease.
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- Congratulations to Jill Briggs Campbell on being named Deputy Secretary of Education by Governor Scott yesterday! education.vermont.gov/news/jill-br...
- The 5th annual International Social Emotional Learning Day is March 3! #SELday & SEL Week are an opportunity to spread the word about the importance and impact of social emotional learning. Explore the resources available on the AOE's Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Well Being web page.
- The National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS) is doing its 1st major review of arts standards in dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts in over a decade. Your expertise can help shape the future of arts education. More info & a link to the survey (due May 16) below.
- The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program is calling VT students in grades K-8 to enter the 2025 Growing Works of Art Contest. Entries must be received by March 15. Winners receive a Vermont State Parks season punch pass and will be featured on WCAX’s “Across the Fence” TV show.
- AOE State Director of CTE, Ruth Durkee, is one of two recipients of the prestigious Heart and Hope Award, presented by the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity. Congratulations Ruth! education.vermont.gov/news/aoes-ru...
- Last week a number of impressive VT high school seniors were honored at a ceremony at the statehouse for having been recognized as Presidential Scholars. AOE staff was there with a camera. See the video, below, and congratulations again to all the awardees!
- Education Week is featuring ANOTHER video (2nd one inside of a week) about how Vergennes Elementary PE teacher (and 2023 Vermont Teacher of the Year), Robyn Newton, combines physical movement and academics in the school, and offers advice on how others might do something similar.
- The Vermont Dept. of Health has created this reference guide for school nurses and administrators regarding increased risks of norovirus outbreaks in VT schools. (PDF link): www.healthvermont.gov/sites/defaul...
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- Former Vermont Teacher of the Year, Robyn Newton, was featured in a video by Education Week, showing how she helps integrate movement into learning at Vergennes Elementary School.
- Congratulations to all of the 2025 Presidential Scholars! These outstanding high school seniors are recognized in 3 categories: general, arts, and career technical education. The students were recognized at an event at the statehouse last night.
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