Read and discuss this dynamic young adult book to learn ways we can identify racist ideas, stamp them out, and make changes to build a more antiracist school and community. Join book discussion Zooms on July 15 and August 12. (Time TBD.) Open to students from U-32 (recent grads and rising 7th graders welcome!), their… Keep Reading
Resilient, restructuring, resourceful — the 3 R’s of learning have certainly changed during the period of remote learning and made new skills the center of our teachers’ work. Perhaps everyone who has found themselves suddenly working in such new circumstances may be struck by the time warp of the StayHome period — tasks take longer,… Keep Reading
by Erica Zimmerman When schools dismissed in March to allow all adults and children to follow the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency orders, only the buildings closed. Teachers, parents and students all had to open their minds and toolboxes to find new ways to reach each other. For some, it was a daily struggle… Keep Reading
by Erica Zimmerman We have all long known that libraries are the shared heart and hub for learning in schools. But even the librarians in our schools were surprised at the extent to which that role grew during the remote learning period this spring. I recently joined a staff meeting of Washington Central librarians —… Keep Reading
by Sarah Kinter East Montpelier Elementary School has always played an important role as a connector for our community. The Coronavirus, which caused the closure of our schools in March, has not diminished this vital function. While much of the time and energy of our teachers and students has been absorbed by online instruction, there… Keep Reading
Washington County Sheriff W. Samuel Hill, in cooperation with the DEA, has coordinated six Collection Sites within Washington County for the safe disposal of unused prescription medications. October 28, 2017, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Keep Reading
Parents can share health, safety, & legal info with kids about alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and prescription drugs By Central Vermont New Directions Coalition As kids grow up from elementary, middle, high school and on through college, parents continue to play a vital role when it comes to the decisions their children make. Parents can let… Keep Reading