Ways of Seeing: Walking with Thoreau through the landscape of grief

Thoreau’s struggle with loss is a story seldom told in those high school classes where “Walden” is assigned.

Opinion: Schools are the heart of our towns

“How do you determine the value of a school?”

Opinion: Think about environmental impact

“My Name is Nolan. I am 8 years old.”

Community Forum: Gossip creates villains out of ordinary people

Prem Prakash is a Middlebury yogi and father of a son whose name was mentioned in an article about right-wing extremists.

Legislative Report: It’s an important moment for education in Vt.

The House passed Education Bill H.955 and has sent it along to the Senate.

Opinion: Everyone in our schools need to be held accountable

“We have failed too many children to continue any further under the current leadership.”

Opinion: Our health care system has bright spots

“I want the people in Vermont to be reassured.”

Student Letter: Dear basketball fans

Students at Vergennes Union Middle School finished a civics unit by writing open letters. Our driving question was: What makes democracy work?

Student Letter: Dear VUMHS sports spectators

Students at Vergennes Union Middle School finished a civics unit by writing open letters. The driving question was: What makes democracy work? 

Student Letter: Dear Mr. President

Students at Vergennes Union Middle School finished a civics unit by writing open letters. The driving question was: What makes democracy work? 

Student Letter: Dear basketball fans

Students at Vergennes Union Middle School finished a civics unit by writing open letters. Our driving question was: What makes democracy work?

Student Letter: Dear Mr. Redmond, our Vergennes City Manager

Students at Vergennes Union Middle School finished a civics unit by writing open letters. The driving question was: What makes democracy work? 

Student Letter: Dear Mayor Bearor and Governor Phill Scott

Students at Vergennes Union Middle School finished a civics unit by writing open letters. The driving question was: What makes democracy work? 

Student Letter: Dear world

Students at Vergennes Union Middle School finished a civics unit by writing open letters. The driving question was: What makes democracy work? 

Student Letter: Dear people with pretty good mental health

Students at Vergennes Union Middle School finished a civics unit by writing open letters. The driving question was: What makes democracy work? 

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