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August 13, 2015

Vermont Statewide Assessment Results Released

Today, Secretary of Education Rebecca Holcombe announced statewide results for the 2014-15 Smarter Balanced Assessment.

March 17, 2015

Vermont State Board of Education: Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Resolution

The Vermont State Board of Education unanimously voted to suspend the use of Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) scores for the 2014-2015 school year for the purpose of annual school evaluation determinations.

March 2, 2015

When is Small Too Small? Efficiency, Equity & the Organization of Vermont Public Schools

Bruce D. Baker, Rutgers University, and Wendy I. Geller, Vermont Agency of Education, respond to a report on Vermont's education system from Penn State Univeristy

March 1, 2015

Making Good Use of Assessments: Interpreting and Using Scores From the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

An outline of some of the key principles and information that should guide users of the Smarter Balanced Assessments

The Case for Both Code- and Meaning-Based Literacy Instruction  

Literary Learning: Northern New England Science of Reading School Leadership Summit was held this summer. While the presentations by Dr. Carol Tolman and Natalie Wexler focused on different aspects of literacy, the message delivered by both experts was clear: students need instruction in both code-based and meaning-based literacy skills.

Memo: Ed-Fi Data Collection System Transition

We would like to bring your attention to an important update on our statewide education data collection system. We are pleased to announce that, following a successful pilot program, we will officially replace EdFusion with a more updated system called Ed-Fi.

SU/SD Coordination with NIMAC SY23-24

Coordination with the National Instructional Materials Access Center for SU/SDs, SY23-24

Red Cross Offering Immediate Financial Assistance for Qualified Households

Red Cross financial assistance information for households impacted by the July 2023 flooding incident.

Guidance on Playgrounds and Outdoor Recreation Space

Information for playgrounds and outdoor recreation spaces impacted by the July 2023 flooding incident.

Resources to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

Information, including funding, for students experiencing homelessness