Bennington Title I Expands Learning Beyond Classrooms
A $41,624 federal grant funds four programs under the Vermont Design for Education to place disadvantaged students in enriching environments beyond school. Activities include two away-from-home experiences at Camp Wynakee in Benson and a family-living program at Prospect Mountain, plus in-school support, aiming to broaden educational opportunities and unlock students’ talents.
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Vermont Design For Education
Harvey B. Scribner
Prospect School
North Bennington
Bennington
Vermont
George A. Sleeman
ESEA
Daniel J. Holland
Bennington - Rutland
Sleeman
Therese Goodermore
Mt. Anthony
Shaftsbury
Pownal
Arlington
Benson
Prospect Mountain
Miss Petrelis
Miss Reczek
Attenton
Early summer program aids read and math learners
Six classes for grades 1 to 6 target students well below grade level with reading and math struggles. Eleanor Howard uses a narrative tape with a P. Mooney puppet to engage six and seven year olds, while Bradley Davis and others manage tape and prizes. A Shaftsbury pre kindergartener program led by Sue Ann Bent employs the language development kit, thumb timing lessons, and hands on activities to build coordination and concept awareness.
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Sue Ann Bent
Shaftsbury
Miss Bent
Mt. Anthony
Kay Smith
McAllister College
P. Mooney
Bent
Bennington Camp Wynakee Reading Initiative Grows
At Camp Wynakee near Rutland, 18 Benson ton children in Title I summer school learn by doing. Instructors John Emerson and Elaine Peacock guide informal activities combining reading, outdoors, and crafts, with emphasis on self sufficiency and nature centered education away from formal regimentation.
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Benenington
John Emerson
Elaine Peacock
Kuhrt
Helen Weineke
Rutland
Bennington
Emerson
Summer workshop helps 12 girls gain home living skills
A four week program at Prospect Mountain lodge in Woodford transformed 12 junior high girls from disadvantaged backgrounds into a cooperative learning unit. Counselors Mary Reczek and Theodora Petrelis guided daily chores, budgeting, and social skills alongside cultural outings and field trips.
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Prospect Mountain
Woodford
Mary Reczek
Theodora Petrelis
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Eleanor Howard
Bradley Davis
Mrs. Howard
Heriaison
Peabody
Howard
Supt
Sue Bent
Greg Guma
Camp Wynakee
Kuhrt Weineke
Benningtonians
Weineke
Paul Huntley
Catherine C. Corcoran
VISTA
Pauline Adove
Frank Scanlon
Helen Jones
Big Bromley
Jacob’s Pillow
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