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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...
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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...
Every Day Counts: Using Research to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Vermont Schools | UVM News | The University of Vermont
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October 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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...
October 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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...
In Depth: preparing for a new school year facing potential new challenges and changes
Hear from the Secretary of Vermont's Agency of Education as they prepare for a new academic year
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August 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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.
August 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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.
Vermont Agency of Education Responds to Trump Administration Withholding Federal Funding | Agency of Education
For Immediate Release Contact: aoe.publicinformation@vermont.gov
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July 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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 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.
PE Standards Summer Trainings Announced | Agency of Education
The Vermont Agency of Education, in support of implementation of the recently adopted
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July 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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 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.
New Educator Licensing System Trainings Announced | Agency of Education
The Vermont Agency of Education and Level Data 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 distri...
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June 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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.
All sites are open to all children, 18 and under.
Info on where to find sites and more at the link.
Summer Food Service Program Returns for 2025 | Agency of Education
The Agency of Education has announced the return of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides free meals to Vermont children (18 and under) via a series of meal sites throughout the state...
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June 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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.
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.
2025 Year-End Message From Secretary Saunders
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June 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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.
The event will be held at Champlain Elementary in Burlington July 15-17. Reg. form at the link.
Action Based Learning Summit 2025
ABL Online Academy offers highly engaging & action packed online courses for educators at all levels. Action Based Learning supports a whole child approach to improving the health, wellness, and educa...
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June 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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.
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.
Seeking Public Input: Policy Draft for the Prevention of the Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying of Students | Agency of Education
A revised DRAFT Model Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention Policy and Procedures is now available for feedback.
education.vermont.gov
June 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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.
New Licensing System for Educators Coming This Summer | Agency of Education
The AOE is excited to announce that educator licensing will transition to new software this summer. The Vermont Licensing System for Educators (VLSE) is anticipated to go live in July. This new softwa...
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May 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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!
20th Anniversary Stem Cells, Cell Therapies, and Bioengineering in Lung Biology and Diseases | The University of Vermont
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May 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9!
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May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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!
Nominations Now Open for 2026 Vermont Teacher of the Year | Agency of Education
All Vermonters are invited and encouraged to fill out a short form to nominate a Vermont teacher to apply to be Vermont’s next Teacher of the Year. The mission of the Vermont Teacher of the Year Prog...
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April 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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.
Open Application for Student Member on State Board of Education | Agency of Education
The Governor’s Office is seeking a student representative for the State Board of Education.
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April 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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.
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.
Teachers Who Write Conference - RSH Classroom
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April 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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.
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 all of our winners and participants of this year’s Vermont History Day!
This was our biggest year ever with 350 students taking part! We were thrilled at your papers, performances, websites, exhibits, and all of the work and excitement you brought with you!
This was our biggest year ever with 350 students taking part! We were thrilled at your papers, performances, websites, exhibits, and all of the work and excitement you brought with you!
April 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Congratulations to all of our winners and participants of this year’s Vermont History Day!
This was our biggest year ever with 350 students taking part! We were thrilled at your papers, performances, websites, exhibits, and all of the work and excitement you brought with you!
This was our biggest year ever with 350 students taking part! We were thrilled at your papers, performances, websites, exhibits, and all of the work and excitement you brought with you!
Congratulations to Jill Briggs Campbell on being named Deputy Secretary of Education by Governor Scott yesterday! education.vermont.gov/news/jill-br...
April 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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.
Celebrate National Social Emotional Learning Day! | Agency of Education
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February 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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.
NCAS Announces Review of National Arts Standards | Agency of Education
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February 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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.
Growing Works of Art Contest | Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program
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February 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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...
February 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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!
2025 Vermont Presidential Scholars Ceremony
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February 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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!