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I was recently fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit several Finnish schools. Maybe I expected to see something …

Scores of books, blogs, and articles have challenged the deficit theory, which was defined by Collins in 1988 as a …

In Vermont we are actively working as a state to adopt a number of exciting and meaningful school transformation initiatives. …

This year, most Vermont schools are in the process of solidifying the standards by which the next generation of graduates …

We talk about the education system all the time. When we do, our mental images can look like organizational flow …

by Andrew Jones Introduction This issue brief focuses on (1) the problem with the “traditional” grading system in K-12 schools, …

Recently I shared a rather profound experience with my oldest and dearest friend who unfortunately lives 3000 miles away in …

As I have been engaging in research, collaboration, and learning regarding personal learning and school transformation for the past year, …

We are proud to announce that the Foundation’s Benefactors, Barry and Wendy Rowland, have been recognized by the State of …

I started mid-year and jumped into TA with no expectations, on me, of the kids, of the culture. At the time, …

Rapidly vanishing are Vermont’s cultural values and pride in its heritage. With these, also vanishes a sense of place for our communities, …

I am not a very good listener, or at least I didn’t used to be. You may not have noticed. …

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