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Bullying is epidemic in our public schools. Is it any wonder then, that bullying goes on with so-called Vermont grown-ups?
Vermont Agency of Education FY24 Budget Book:
“The Agency [of Education] provides critical leadership, support, and oversight to a $2.56 billion education system with an operating budget of just over $51 million and 161 positions (in FY23). This report provides a breakdown of that system, and the many programs, offices, and initiatives that support it, and the students it serves.”
Salient facts:
– $2.56 billion education system…
– … with an operating budget of just over $51 million and 161 positions.
– for 72,747 Kindergarten through 12th grade students.
2023 English Language Arts Results
Grade Total Proficient and Above
Grade 03 49%
Grade 04 56%
Grade 05 50%
Grade 06 56%
Grade 07 57%
Grade 08 56%
Grade 09 43%
2023 Mathematics Scores
Grade Total Proficient and Above
Grade 03 37%
Grade 04 35%
Grade 05 38%
Grade 06 53%
Grade 07 46%
Grade 08 36%
Grade 09 33%
2023 Science Results
Grade Total Proficient and Above
Grade 05 45%
Grade 08 41%
Grade 11 45%
Hartford’s school budget was voted down then passed by a narrow margin (728 yes to 622 no) with some 5,0000 registered voters not voting. The question is were the non-votes a silent protest, voter fatigue or non-confidence, or general apathy?
Twice this year I’ve seen posts from faculty implying the kids in school are becoming so unruly as to require some sort of parental intervention. One teacher posted an article about 10 Reasons Why Behavior Management Has Become Impossible for Teachers.
At my son’s National Technical Honor Society Award ceremony at the Hartford Tech Center the guest speaker who is also Assistant Principal and Athletic Director mentioned more than once how thankful he was the honoree’s came to school because apparently many kids just don’t go any more.
Yet somehow they justify their budgets, especially increases?
Today’s staff includes multiple counselors and para-teachers and specialists outside of the scoped of simple teachers. Schools are now quasi-mental health facilities – why?
I can remember a time when you had three positions: Principal, secretary and teachers. Required materials: paper and pencils – books were provided.
No para-educators. No counselors. No mental health specialists. No Ipads or laptops. Oddly, with less money, less overhead, less “connectivity” the students had much better grades and attitudes.
Why does the evolution of education seem regressive in the land of progressives?