Education

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Ethan Allen – Prisoner of War 02/19/2017

Willard Sterne Randall, Ethan Allen's biographer, explores Allen's capture and captivity and the 954-day ordeal he endured as a British POW in the Revolution, adding new evidence on the details of his exchange-- facilitated by Alexander Hamilton --and return to Vermont to recover.

For more info visit: http://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Burlington Mayor Announces New Initiatives to Address the Opioid Crisis 02/16/2017

The City releases its new principles and detail several new initiatives to address the opioid crisis.

Burlington School District Community Discussion on Education Funding in Vermont 02/11/2017

The Burlington School District invites Legislators, School Board and community members to attend a conversation surrounding education funding in Vermont. The event includes a panel discussion with members of the local legislative delegation and the School Board to share the current state of our education system and ideas for how to move forward.

Saturday, February 11
9AM - 11AM
Edmunds Middle School Cafeteria
275 Main St.

Community discussion follows:

What questions do you have regarding education funding?
What can we do together as a community to address this challenge?
What are our actionable next steps?

Attending Legislators:

Sen. Phil Baruth (Chair of Education Committee)
Sen. Ginny Lyons (Ranking Member of Finance Committee)
Sen. Chris Pearson
Rep. Jill Krowinski
Rep. Brian Cina
Rep. Selene Colburn
Rep. Carol Ode
Rep. Mary Sullivan
Rep. Johannah Donovan
Rep. Kurt Wright
Rep. Curt McCormack

Common Good Vermont: Clear Spot: Communications Consulting for Vermont Nonprofits 02/10/2017

Morgan Webster, Common Good Vermont Director, speaks with Katie Titterton, Founder of Clear Spot, about starting and sticking to a communications calendar.

Why is it important for small nonprofits to set up a yearly communications schedule? Half a day of planning now will help your nonprofit communications be focused and consistent through the year -- and that means better visibility and donor relationships.

Katie Titterton founded Clear Spot: Communications consulting for Vermont nonprofits after many years in nonprofit communications, marketing, and fundraising. Clear Spot specializes in content and strategic support for small and lean mission-driven organizations. She is passionate about listening carefully, building community, and creating content that gets results. Katie is a 2016 graduate of the Vermont Leadership Institute of the Snelling Center for Government, a professional writer, loves to read, cook, volunteer, and spend time outside in Vermont with her family, friends, and dog.

Website: clearspotvt.com

Sustainability Academy: International Fair 02/09/2017

The International Fair is an opportunity to raise awareness of all the cultures and religions in the Sustainability Academy community through authentic traditional food, cultural performances, and arts display. At this event children and their families, as well as the school faculty and staff, wear traditional clothing and share ethnic food from around the world.

Winooski's "Parents & Youth for Change" 02/07/2017

Winooski residents and parents Nichol Wolf, Guy Estiverne, and Om Khatiwada and organizers with Parents & Youth for Change Meg Cline and Infinite Culcleasure discuss the desire for and possible approval of school buses in Winooski.

Partnership for Change: Restorative Practice Work in Burlington School District 02/07/2017

Partnership for Change Executive Director Hal Colston speaks Henri Sparks, BSD Director of Equity and Safe/Inclusive Schools about the restorative practice work in the district.

For more information: www.partnershipvt.org

The Trump Effect: What Sociologists Can Tell Us About the 2016 Election 02/02/2017

Featuring Professors Katrinell Davis, Lutz Kaelber, Tom Macias, Tom Streeter, and Jennifer Strickler.

How do we understand the sociological factors that led to the election of Donald Trump? What role did the media play? How will Trump’s presidency affect issues such as reproductive rights, immigration, and the social safety net?

The University of Vermont's sociology faculty will explore the social forces that define our current moment.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 3 - Marcha Mujer y Inmigración 02/02/2017

Enrique Balcazar, organizador comunitario de Justicia Migrante, habla de noticias sobre ciudades santuarios en Vermont y "Marcha Mujer." Incluye entrevista con Emilio trabajador en la industria lechera, y Corey Mallon dara información para padres sobre inmigración.

Enrique Balcazar, community organizer at Migrant Justice, discusses relevant news about sanctuary cities in Vermont and the "Women's March." The program includes an interview with Emilio, a dairy farmworker in Vermont, and Corey Mallon who will provide information to parents regarding immigration.

For more information visit: http://migrantjustice.net/

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 02/02/2017

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month.

Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!