Vermont K-12 Education Resources

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Education, Vermont Department of -- Access information ranging from statistics and reports to curriculum and standards.

Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium -- The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium is a natural history museum located in St. Johnsbury. It is home to Vermont's only public planetarium and weather gallery.

Montshire Museum of Science -- The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology.

Vermont BioHistory -- Learn about significant milestones in the historical development of Vermont's biotechnology & medical technology industry.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science -- The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is a non-profit organization devoted to education and research designed to engage individuals and communities in the care of their environment. The institute offers several educational programs for kids and operates a Nature Center near the Quechee Gorge.

Vermont Science Olympiad -- The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of intramural, district, regional, state and national tournaments.

Vermont Science Teachers Association (VSTA) -- The VSTA is committed to excellence in science curriculum and instruction in schools and communities throughout the state. The VSTA advocates for needed resources and staff development opportunities in elementary, middle-level, and high schools. The VSTA publishes a member newsletter, coordinates conferences and workshops, and collaborates with the Vermont Department of Education on policy initiatives.

Vermont Space Grant Consortium Student Programs -- The Vermont Space Grant Consortium's goals include promoting the enhancement of Vermont's STEM educational base, encouraging Vermont students to consider careers in scientific and technical fields, and increasing Vermont's aerospace-related research infastructure. These goals are achieved through yearly competitions, scholarships, mentoring programs, coordinating initiatives.

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