An Essex organization that has helped more than 100,000 young people attend college since its inception in 1991 stands to build appreciably on that number after receiving an $11.6 million GEAR UP grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will target seven area … [Read more...] about $11.6 Million Grant Awarded to Essex Organization to Help Disadvantaged Students Go to College (THE SUN)
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Lakeside School Growth Plans for Purchase of Black Kettle Farm (THE SUN)
"With feet on the ground, the school is taking measured paces toward long-term sustainability with plans to purchase the buildings and property at Black Kettle Farm. Lakeside has leased the facilities and grounds for 10 years for one dollar a year through a generous agreement … [Read more...] about Lakeside School Growth Plans for Purchase of Black Kettle Farm (THE SUN)
Penny Clute to Present “Vietnam Exposures” at Essex Library
On Saturday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m., Penny Clute will present Vietnam Exposures, a slideshow of photos and commentary from her three-week trip to Vietnam last winter. Free and open to the public; donations welcome. … [Read more...] about Penny Clute to Present “Vietnam Exposures” at Essex Library
Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum Presents “Women Working the Land”
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall Lyceum will present a program on “Women Working the Land: Sustainable Food and Local Farming” on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:30pm. This is the second lecture in the Fall series entitled “Landscapes, Real and Imagined.” From the earliest beginnings of … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum Presents “Women Working the Land”
Vermont Lt. Gov. Scheduled to Speak at CFES Conference
Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman joins a growing list of top educators, business leaders and policymakers scheduled to speak at the 2018 CFES Brilliant Pathways National Conference “Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Today” on Nov. 2-3 in Burlington, Vt. Zuckerman, a longtime … [Read more...] about Vermont Lt. Gov. Scheduled to Speak at CFES Conference