MAUSD is narrowing ed delivery options at elementary schools

The school board last week decided on which schools it will explore keeping open in each of the education delivery options it’s considering for the district.

Addison County Readers supports early literacy through local grant program

The organization announced the availability of a limited number of grants of up to $400.

Chamber of Commerce to host civics bee for middle schoolers

Fifteen area middle school students were selected for the regional final from a large group of area essay submissions.

Mt. Abe adds middle school principal

Next year, the Bristol school will have one principal for grades 7-8, along with one high school principal for grades 9-12 and an assistant principal.

Vergennes firefighters bring science to life for homeschool kids

Three volunteer firefighters from the Vergennes Volunteer Fire Department brought the truck to the co-op’s final gathering of the school year.

Education reform plan touts regional service districts

Vermont House Education Committee proposes Cooperative Education Services Areas, which would provide services across seven regions in order to cut costs without forced mergers.

Otter Valley budget squeaks by in a Tuesday revote

The approved budget reflects $202,500 in cuts that the board made since the initial budget failed 952-1,125 on Town Meeting Day.

Tweens learn about citizenship

Sixth-graders from across Addison Central School District spent last Wednesday learning how they can have an impact on the world they are stepping into.

North Branch School theater ascends the Himalayan Peaks

This year’s student-authored play includes an imaginative cast of characters, as well as mountain themes and music in honor of their late schoolmate.

MAUSD still working out timeline for ed delivery decisions

The school board decided to table approving that timeline and is expected to revisit it at the board’s April 14 meeting.

Education reform effort hits home stretch in Legislature

Lawmakers are heading into the stretch run of the 2026 legislative session with a to-do list that includes major reform of the state’s education system.

Career center budget passes, despite ballot glitch

Addison County voters turned out at the polls on Tuesday to resoundingly endorse a Career Center budget request of $6,271,915, though residents of one of the towns served by the school didn’t get to vote on the spending plan.

VUHS announces fall 2025 honor roll

Vergennes Union High School has released its honor roll for the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.

VSAC app helps families decode college financial aid offers

The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. recently unveiled Award Advisor — a free, ad-free app that helps students and families navigate one of the most complex decisions in a student’s education journey.

Opinion: If education is the answer, stop undermining it

It appeared at the time that Gov. Scott had finally realized that providing all Vermont students with equitable learning opportunities is more complex work than many would like to believe.

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