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Posted February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 Dear BSD Community, February is an important and busy month in our schools. It is Black History Month, and students and staff are engaging in meaningful learning about Black History and continuing to celebrate… Read more »
Posted January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 Dear Burlington Community, As we head into this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, I am filled with a conflicting sense of hope and profound despair. Watching masked federal agents shoot people in… Read more »
Posted January 13, 2026
January 12, 2026 Dear BSD Community, I hope you all had a wonderful break and are enjoying being back in your routines. During my visits last week, I saw teachers engaging students with care and enthusiasm. I… Read more »
Posted December 11, 2025
December 11, 2025 Dear BSD Community, This month, I shared big news with the City Council and our Board. At this time, we have borrowed $159 million for the BHS/BTC project, and we believe that no further… Read more »
Posted December 9, 2025
Note: This opinion editorial was sent to media outlets throughout Vermont on December 9th, 2025 On December 1, the Scott Administration released its annual education tax rate letter. That letter projected a 12% average increase in education… Read more »
Posted September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025 Dear BSD Community, I’d like to start with a big shout-out to our principals, teachers, and staff who have worked so hard to launch the 2025–26 school year in a strong and positive way.… Read more »
Posted August 28, 2025
Dear BSD Community, Welcome Back to School! It was so great to welcome students and families back yesterday. Since my first year teaching in 1999, I still get a little nervous before school starts. I wonder what… Read more »
Posted June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025 Dear BSD Community, As we start summer, I hope you will join me in sending gratitude to our teachers and staff for everything accomplished this year. From providing a supportive community to creating exceptional… Read more »
Posted May 2, 2025
May 1, 2025 Dear BSD Community, With six weeks left in the school year, we are in the final stretch. As I shared with staff last week, I continue to be inspired when I look at what… Read more »
Posted February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025 Dear Burlington Community, Happy Black History Month! We are excited for the many events and activities the Office of Equity has developed with our educators, families, and community partners to celebrate Black Heritage and… Read more »
