Education

2017 Burlington School District Budget Presentation 02/19/2016

District Superintendent Yaw Obeng and School Commission Chair Mark Porter present the proposed 2017 Burlington School District Budget.

For more information visit the district web site: www.bsdvt.org

Governor Peter Shumlin: Child Savings Accounts 02/16/2016

Gov. Peter Shumlin, business, community, and education leaders make the case for state funding of a college savings account for every child born in Vermont. In his State of the State Address, the Governor proposed funding Child Savings Accounts (CSAs) by increasing Vermont’s mutual fund registration fee – which is currently the lowest in New England.

Vermont’s CSA program would establish a higher education savings account for every child born or adopted in Vermont. Each child will receive $250 at birth and low-income children will receive an additional $250, for a total of $500. Even this modest amount can greatly increase rates of college enrollment and graduation. Research shows that a savings account of just a few hundred dollars can increase by three times the likelihood that a low-income student will enroll in college and by four times the likelihood that they will graduate. The CSA program would cost approximately $2.25 million per year. To pay for it, the Governor has been soliciting private philanthropic donations. In July, the Governor accepted $25,000 donation from President and CEO of Subaru of New England Ernie Boch Jr.

CCS Bridging Program: Creative Collaborations - Champlain Community Services’ Bridging Program and VSA Vermont’s Mentoring Program 02/12/2016

Emily Anderson, Bridging Program Coordinator at Champlain Community Services introduces Katelynn McSweeney a Bridging Program Participant, Allie Dubuque a Bridging Program Participant and Toby MacNutt a Program Manager at VSA Vermont. They share some of their favorite moments in the program and how CCS and VSA are working together.

Colchester School Board Forum 02/08/2016

If you want to puchase a copy of this program, please contact LCATV: 862-5724 or email info@lcatv.org

Common Good Vermont: The Internet of Things with Steve Shepard 02/05/2016

Steve Shepard, Vermont tech translator, will give an inspiring presentation on "The Internet of Things."

The Internet of Things, also known as the ‘Internet of Everything’ or ‘Machine-to-Machine Communications,’ is perhaps the single greatest technology change agent that we have seen in more than a decade. Already becoming universal, it is showing up in entertainment, healthcare, public safety, and a myriad of other functions. But its real value comes into play when it is combined with the other members of a technology family that together are changing the way we work, play, and live our lives. In this lunchtime presentation we will explore the Internet of Things and see why many are now calling it the 'Internet of Possibilities.’

It won’t take long for you to think about the implications of this important trend on your work and organization.

For more info visit: http://blog.commongoodvt.org/2016/01/dont-miss-the-future-the-internet-of-things-with-steve-shepard/

Chittenden K.I.N. (Kinship Information Network) 02/04/2016

Linda Deliduka, Director of Chittenden K.I.N. (Kinship Information Network), is joined by Wanda Hines, Director of the JUMP Program, in a discussion and sharing of information on the realities and supports available for raising children as a grand-parent, neighbor, sister, etc.

More information and to reach Linda: (802) 864-5114 | deliduka.l@gmail.com

Partnership for Change: Developing Restorative Justice 02/02/2016

Partnership for Change Executive Director Hal Colston hosts Henri Sparks, Burlington School District Director of Equity, on the process for developing restorative justice and practices in the district.

For more information: www.partnershipvt.org

Race To Vermont 02/01/2016

A film made by Anna Steeley, local CVU high school student. This film was a winner of the 2015 VT Movie Youth film and video contest.

Burlington Free University: The Public Library in a Capitalist Society 01/28/2016

Marc Estrin hosts Burlington Fletcher Free Librarians Barbara Shatara and Emer Feeney, as well as library patron Jim Glade on perspectives on 'The Public Library in a Capitalist Society'.

Burlington FY17 School Budget 01/13/2016

The Burlington School Budget as presented at the Ward 1 and Ward 8 NPA Meeting on January 13, 2016.

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!