Education
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Letter to the editor: Career tech centers are key to Vermont’s future
Montpelier has focused on cost savings in education, but there’s a lot at stake here. The quality of our current CTE programs must be considered and attempts to…
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Growing our childcare options in Addison County
Have you noticed new childcare programs springing up all over Addison County? To name a few, the Salisbury Children’s Center opened last fall next to the town offices.
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Addison County is at the forefront of childcare in Vermont
Addison County has long been revered as a leader in early childhood education in Vermont for a number of reasons. It boasts high-quality, long-standing programs with clear philosophical…
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Needle felting’s impact on children and educators
At Mary Johnson Children’s Center, we believe in the power of experiences that engage children deeply, sparking wonder and exploration. One such experience that has captivated both children…
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Uncertain times for childcare funding
In Vermont, Medicaid dollars are the underpinnings of all services for children and families and any work that is within the Agency of Human Services.
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Infants learn during every part of their day
Childcare is essential for working parents and the economy. But most importantly high-quality childcare is essential for a child’s development.
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Therapeutic care: Creating an environment of safety, resiliency and warmth for children
Therapeutic childcare is a deep dive into social emotional development with a lens on building resiliency, strengthening and developing executive functioning skills, and on healthy attachments.
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Meet the third teacher in the classroom: The environment
There is a small sign at our preschool, titled “Messages In The Environment,” for adults to read, detailing the kind of environment we want to be presenting to…
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What children need physically to be ready to learn
Tasha Ball of the Willowell Foundation talks with Taryn Levy, who has been a physical therapist for 22 years, working in pediatrics for 20 years.
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New childcare spots opening in Addison County
Securing a childcare spot can still be a daunting proposition for new parents and recent transplants, as local centers are pretty much full and compiling waiting lists. But…
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Give WIC to your family
Families participating in WIC can buy healthy foods each month using a WIC EBT card at WIC-approved grocery stores.
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USDA stops funding for schools buying local food
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this month canceled two programs supporting the purchase and distribution of local food, including an initiative that provided funding for Vermont school districts…
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ACSD preps for decisive meeting on Ripton school
The Addison Central School District board will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 31, to discuss — and potentially decide on — the future of Ripton Elementary…
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Orwell voters to field revised school budget
Orwell voters will go to the polls on April 15 to consider a revised fiscal year 2026 Slate Valley School District that is $463,256 less than the spending…
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Community Forum: The education fund is the problem
Voter anger over property taxes has led to angst this winter in the Statehouse. A legislative leader recently urged fellow legislators and all Vermonters to discard “preconceived notions”…
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Outlook for Ripton School is bleak
For more than 200 years, Ripton schools have rated high marks among local citizens for the way they’ve nourished local children intellectually, emotionally and in intangible ways. But…