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Description based on: 1998. ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Issues for : prepared for and distributed by Vermont School Boards Association. ; Reprinted from Vermont statutes annotated and cumulative supplement.

Known as the Green Mountain State, Vermont underwent widespread reforestation following farm abandonment in the mid-1800s. In addition to the existence of several land trusts, the Green Mountain Club has protected more than 55 mi. (88 km.) along a hikers' Long Trail. There is a strong state environmental movement, with local groups and chapters of national organizations. Vermont hosts one of the nation's leading environmental law and policy programs at the Vermont Law School. The state government has invested in energy efficiency and joined regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Climate change and global warming concern Vermonters because of the economic revenue the state gains from nature tourism, particularly during the autumn foliage and winter skiing seasons:

List of boarding houses for cadets with prices including washing and mending. The document is undated and without context but refers to individuals in Norwich, Vermont. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Occasional paper (University of Vermont. Center for Research on Vermont) ; no. 8.

Access to an adequate education has been widely considered an undeniable right since Chief Justice Warren stated in his landmark decision that "Today, education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments…it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education" (Brown vs. Board of Education, 1954). State constitutions establish rights to public education. State legislatures define expected outcomes and funding mechanisms to operate schools. Over the past sixteen years, plaintiffs have overwhelmingly prevailed in court cases where they have claimed that children have been denied access to an adequate education. Close scrutiny of state education finance systems revealed that few states had seriously attempted to determine objectively the amount of resources actually required to meet children's learning requirements (Rebell, 2006). The purpose of this study is to assist policy makers in efforts to link resources with expected and mandated outcomes. The central question addressed is "what is the cost of an adequate high school education?" Recommendations focus on: 1) how an adequate education should be defined; 2) understanding conditions that affect student outcomes; 3) using successful school smart practices to allocate resources; and 4) the cost of adequacy. Findings from this study identified three spending thresholds. Vermont high schools that spent below $10,006/ pupil in total "current expense," below $685/pupil in student support services, or below $595/pupil in administrative services, were very unlikely to have provided an adequate education. The statewide cost of adequacy requires an additional 4.2% in spending per pupil if all schools spend at the threshold level (based on 4 year averages 2002-2005). Recommendations articulate the need for policy makers to accept responsibility for setting student-outcome standards within a framework that considers student needs and the resources they are willing to appropriate to achieve mandated results. State funding incentives for allocating resources to schools must be reconsidered to address the inequitable system presently in place. Further research which articulates smart practices related to governance systems, school leadership, experiential learning opportunities, and instructional methods is necessary.

Manuscript prospectus of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy in Norwich, Vermont, in the hand of Alden Partridge. ; A printed version of the prospectus is also available and filed with the manuscript.

Partial (incomplete) prospectus of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy in Norwich, Vermont, written by Alden Partridge.

Introduction. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Ex- posure to radon in schools may be harmful to schoolchildren, faculty, and staff, but there is currently no legislation mandating testing or mitigation of radon levels in Vermont schools. Objectives. The goal of our study was to assess Vermont parents' awareness of radon's harmful effects, as well as awareness of and support for testing and mitigation of radon levels in their children's schools. Methods. We distributed paper and online surveys to Vermont parents of children grades K-12. 126 surveys were received and quantitatively analyzed. We held a focus group of two Vermont parents to gather qualitative data. Results. Most surveyed parents demonstrated general knowledge of radon, but only 51% believed that radon affects the lungs. 8% were confident that their children's schools had informed them about radon levels. 91.2% believe their children's schools should take action to address elevated radon levels and 87% would support mandated mitigation. There is some concern and lack of knowledge about the financial implications of radon mitigation. Conclusions. Most Vermont parents of children grades K-12 are unaware that radon is a lung carcinogen and do not know their children's school's radon levels or mitigation status. However, most are in favor of legislation that would require testing and dis- closure of schools' high radon levels. Educating parents about school radon levels and their association with lung cancer could be a foundation for community support of legislation that mandates testing and mitigation of radon in Vermont schools. ; https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/comphp_gallery/1252/thumbnail.jpg

Resolutions adopted at a convention of Norwich University alumni held in Norwich, Vermont. Mentions Partridge's school in Reading, Pennsylvania. Also resolves that the 1852 convention will be held in Middletown, Connecticut.

"With the report of the Secretary made to the Board." ; Report for 1874 called also 23rd of Vermont school reports. ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Issued as Vol. 2 of: the Vermont Legislative Documents and Official Reports.

Partial (incomplete) prospectus of the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy in Norwich, Vermont, written by Alden Partridge.

Resolutions probably adopted at a convention of Norwich University alumni held in Norwich, Vermont. Discusses voting protocol for the Association. ; Dating of this document is tentative.

Resolutions probably adopted at a convention of Norwich University alumni held in Norwich, Vermont. The resolutions speak to Alden Partridge's system of education and solicit alumni to support the establishment and maintenance of institutions propounding Partridge's system of education. Mentions many of Partridge's schools. ; Undated; however, date is surmised based on content and context.