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Paul Stansel

Vernon BoE member and RHS graduate
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Blog Posts

Educating the Educators

Keeping our staff trained and up to date makes the learning experience better for everyone.

Using Data to Teach Effectively

Accurate achievement data helps our schools determine what they are doing well and what need improvement. Find out how Vernon is using that data to try and improve our teaching process.

Extended Day Kindergarten Discussions

Extending Kindergarten at Northeast was an easy decision this week. The question now is, what's next?

A Town in Need

Irene passed through last week, leaving many of us in the dark and mopping out flooded basements. Vernon faired pretty well. Sadly, there are a lot of towns in the Northeast that didn't.

Volunteer for Your Elementary Schools

Become involved with your child's education not just at home but at the school. Many opportunities are available for parents to volunteer their time.

First Day Jitters

The Vernon BoE is trying to make the first day of school a less stressful affair for transitioning students. Here's how.

Engaging Students in our Schools

What is the Board of Education doing to engage our students? And how can we continue to grow our educational opportunities for all achievement levels?

Let's talk about homework...

The average child loses 2.6 months of grade level equivalency during the summer break. What are you doing to curb that?

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