Vineyard Says Yes to Regional School

The Vineyard said YES.

The regional school agreement was adopted by a sweeping vote in all six Island towns at the special town meetings held Tuesday evening. Here are the figures:

                        Yes     No

Chilmark...........76     4

Edgartown.......309   73

Gay Head...........32    1

Oak Bluffs.......213   96

Tisbury............327   208

West Tisbury......93  16

Total...........    1050 398

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African American Studies Pilot Program Inspires Vineyard Students

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Ten-Year Projections Point to Overall Increase for Island Schools

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New Brazilian Teachers Look to Focus on Language and Culture

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High School Assesses Feasibility Study Funds

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