Sunday, May 19 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:58:14 GMT
Vermont's only pharmacy school graduated its first class Sunday in a ceremony at the Champlain Valley Expo. The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduated 74 students who say they areMore >>
Vermont's only pharmacy school graduated its first class Sunday in a ceremony at the Champlain Valley Expo. The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduated 74 students who say they are excited to pave the way for those to come.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:26:46 GMT
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center unveiled its newest interactive exhibit Saturday; featuring state of the art technology. Echo's new Action Lab features hands-on exhibits to teach visitors aboutMore >>
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center unveiled its newest interactive exhibit Saturday; featuring state of the art technology.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:05:48 GMT
At Ben and Jerry's flavor graveyard tasty treats lost long ago only live on in memory. But Thursday there was reason to celebrate as one of the flavors would rise from the grave to be eaten again. "ThereMore >>
Ben and Jerry's chooses White Russian to return to life in scoop shops.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:49:42 GMT
The man accused of growing nearly 250 plants in Burlington's New North End was in court Friday. Anthony Wright, 34 of Burlington pleaded not guilty to growing more than 25 pot plants. This comes weeksMore >>
The man accused of growing nearly 250 plants in Burlington's New North End was in court Friday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:43:12 GMT
On the left side of a Burlington duplex police told us they stumbled upon a big pot operation, but on the right, they wouldn't say. Court documents we got Friday show this couple, Richard and Tonia Hall,More >>
Thursday we knew about a pot bust in Burlington's New North End, but police kept quiet about what happened on the other side. Friday, we were able to get court papers that show a couple has been making meth for weeks.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:32:20 GMT
Police are asking drivers to avoid Main Street in Vergennes. The Shelburne Police Department said the road is closed for an unknown amount of time due to a car accident. Check back with Fox44 & ABC22More >>
Police are asking drivers to avoid Main Street in Vergennes. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:50:13 GMT
Burlington Police say they executed a search warrant on Sandra Circle in the New North End and found nearly 250 marijuana plants. Police charged 34 year-old Anthony Wright of Burlington with possessionMore >>
Burlington Police say more people could be charged in connection with crime.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:22:51 GMT
Summer-time is buzzing with outdoor activities, and last year was downright hot.Burlington spent just over a dozen days above 90 degrees, that's triple what's normal!So the obvious question is, will weMore >>
Summer-time is buzzing with outdoor activities, and last year was downright hot.Burlington spent just over a dozen days above 90 degrees, that's triple what's normal!So the obvious question is, will weMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:06:38 GMT
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones? One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you! Starting Thursday, "EfficiencyMore >>
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones. One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you!More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:51:49 GMT
Workers rushed to put the final pieces in place Thursday as Hotel Vermont prepared to welcome its first guests. Late in the afternoon they arrived, and Burlington's newest hotel was open for business. "I'mMore >>
There's a new place to stay in downtown Burlington. Hotel Vermont welcomed its first guest Thursday. It's a project more than a year in the making and only we were allowed inside to get a peak at the new destination.More >>
MONTPELIER, Vt. -
Vermont student test scores were released from the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Wednesday.
A press release says in 2011 the percentage of fifth graders who scored in the proficient in writing increased 5 points from 46% proficient in 2011 to 51% in 2012. Writing at the 8th grade level increased 7 points from 59% last year to 66% last fall. High school students saw scores drop 2 points from 48% to 46%.
A press release says that test scores for reading and math didn't significantly change from 2011.
Grades 3 to 8 who scored proficient in reading went down a percentage point from 74% to 73%. Math scores at this level were unchanged. High school students reading scores increased from 73% to 74%. Math scores went up 2 percentage points from 36% to 38%.
"High school mathematics continues to be high on the Agency's and Governor's list of priorities. While we only saw a slight increase in high school math scores, our educators are serious about improving our students' understanding and passion for math," said Secretary of Education Armando Vilaseca. "If Vermont's students are going to be ready to continue their education beyond high school and be successful in the 21st century, they're going to need stronger math skills and knowledge. A 2% increase is not enough."
The NECAP exams are given in collaboration with Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
