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BENNINGTON — In an event that was a mix of festive observance and solemn remembrance, Bennington held its first official Juneteenth celebration Saturday at Mount Anthony Union Middle School.

The District 120 Board of Education on Tuesday named Alexandria Rios Taylor as the new principal of Mundelein High School. She will begin at MHS on July 1.

Thanks to Sen. Jo Comerford’s leadership, there recently was a hearing in the Massachusetts Statehouse on the bill, S.293, An act to expand opportunities to demonstrate academic achievement. I submitted the following written testimony to Rep. Peisch...

Georgias recent Board of Education resolution constricting discussions of race (in response to Governor Brian Kemps admonition against critical race theory) may be driven by a fundamental tenet of White supremacist culture - prioritize White peoples feelings above all else.

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BENNINGTON — In response to concerns over “curricular violence,” the superintendent of the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union has issued a directive that “role-playing” activities are not to be used in SVSU schools, effective immediately. The impetus for the change came after a meeting this week between Mia Schultz, the mother of three boys in the SVSU district and administrators including Superintendent James Culkee...

Norwich — The Board of Education on Tuesday adopted an $87.5 million 2021-22 proposed school budget, a 3.95% increase over this year’s budget, with increases in tuition, salaries, benefits, utilities and transportation costs. Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow presented the budget to the board Tuesday, two weeks after unveiling the plan to the board’s budget committee. The board voted unanimously to approve the proposed budget and submit it to City Manager John Salomone, who will prese...

Norwich — The preliminary 2021-22 proposed school budget totals $87.5 million, a 3.95% increase over this year’s budget, with increases in tuition, salaries, benefits, utilities and transportation costs, and envisions a full return to in-person learning with after-school programs. Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow on Wednesday gave the Board of Education Budget Expenditure Committee a preview of the proposed 2021-22 budget she plans to present to the full school board for a possible vote...

Hello SOU Community, My name is Niko Hatch, and as of this past December 8th I am now your new ASSOU President. My predecessor Sarah Grulikowski has decided to withdraw from the position. I would like to extend my thanks from the student body to Sarah Grulikowski for her leadership and guidance through the beginning of this year and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.  As her Vice President I assumed the office upon her withdrawal, and a new Vice President was elected from within...

DMS mock trial teams earn state awards Monday, December 14, 2020 6:38 PM Decorah Middle School teams had strong performances at the State Mock Trial competition early in December, earning two trophies and six outstanding performance medals. All three Decorah teams were undefeated in the Regional competition and had one win and one loss at State. Six Decorah students were honored with All-State individual medals, the most of any of the 24 competing teams: Caleb Fey and Natalie Goodne...