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How a southern VT school found new ways to teach kids about disease
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (183+ words) Students at Leland and Gray Middle and High School are learning about epidemics through an new interdisciplinary unit that brings together English, science and social studies, according to a community announcement. English teacher Ryan Kelly, social studies teacher Keighan Eaker…...
Vermont was ranked 2nd-most educated state in US by WalletHub
1+ week, 1+ day ago (210+ words) Vermont, home to several well-regarded institutions like Middlebury College and the University of Vermont, has long been recognized as a highly educated state. And WalletHub seems to agree. The Green Mountain State ranked second overall on the finance website's list…...
Former Marine general who was Trump chief of staff to speak at Norwich
1+ week, 6+ day ago (181+ words) Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, a member of the first Trump administration, will speak at Norwich University as part of the Todd Lecture Series, according to a community announcement from the college. The event will take place from 7 to…...
Meet the new dean of UVM's nursing school
1+ week, 6+ day ago (158+ words) Dain LaRoche has been appointed dean of the University of Vermont's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, according to a community announcement from the school. LaRoche is the associate dean for research in the College of Health and Human Services…...
St. Michael's College aims to use $1M gift to make school cheaper
2+ week, 1+ day ago (204+ words) St. Michael's College has received a $1 million gift to launch a new scholarship initiative aimed at making tuition more affordable for students and their families, according to a community announcement from the school. The donation will support the college's expanded…...
Check out these Vermont students recognized for their creative talents
2+ week, 2+ day ago (236+ words) Nearly 170 students have been honored for their creative talents through the Vermont Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, according to a community announcement from the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. Their award-winning work will be showcased at the museum from Feb....
One way Vermont's education agency is trying to help hungry kids
2+ week, 2+ day ago (297+ words) Sponsors can help a state program provide children free meals this summer, according to a community announcement from the Vermont Agency of Education. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the state agency, offers money to…...
VT local food in schools grant aims to make up for lost federal funds
3+ week, 1+ day ago (142+ words) Applications are open for a grant to boost the flow of local food into Vermont's schools, according to a community announcement from the state's agriculture agency. The initiative aims to provide local food to Vermont K-12 students through partnerships with nonprofit…...
Win up to $1K for making a video on distracted driving in Vermont
4+ week, 1+ day ago (294+ words) Vermont high schoolers can use their creativity to promote safe driving through a video contest, according to a community announcement. The announcement, from the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, describes how this year's contest challenges teens to create public service announcements…...
Vibrant Releases A Comprehensive Java Guide That Transforms Basic Programming into Professional Development Skills
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1093+ words) Java Essentials Volume 2 provides structured pathway from Java fundamentals to advanced application development The book addresses a critical need in programming education by providing structured progression from fundamental concepts explored in Java Essentials Volume 1 to advanced object-oriented programming techniques. With…...