education
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Walden finds new ways to reach students, local schools
The Willowell team aims to make the Walden Year program accessible to interested students.
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OCAS offers grants for environmental education
ADDISON COUNTY — Once again, Otter Creek Audubon Society (OCAS) is offering Environmental Education Grants to Addison County educators. Teachers of all age levels are encouraged to develop…
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Lincoln picks school merger panel rep, eyes group to join
The school board appointed its chair to represent the district on a merger group and approved committee it intends to join.
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School districts threaten legal action against bus company
Districts officials are speaking with Tri-Valley Transit about a potential shuttlebus service.
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By the way, September 17, 2026
Middlebury Union High School is expanding its Work-Based Learning and Community Service programs.
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State restricts new superintendent hires to one-year
As the Addison Northwest School District gets the search for a new superintendent underway, the state told the school board on Friday that it will only approve interim…
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Opinion: Scott blew it on education
“I admit to having voted for Phil Scott in the past. But not this time!”
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Bus driver shortage hits county schools
Our area’s three unified school districts are struggling to get children to school.
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Vermont’s statewide ban on cellphones in schools starts this year
Kids will be banned from using smartphones during the school day.
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Community Forum: Tips for a smooth transition back to school
Here’s to holding onto the magic of summer while welcoming whatever comes next.
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ACSD to kick off new academic year
The ACSD is welcoming 29 staff members this fall.
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Middlebury’s Mike Roy shares legislative priorities
Roy will spend the upcoming biennium shaping statewide health and environmental policy as a member of the Vermont Legislature.
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ACSD’s Baker to co-lead regional school panel
The panel will recommend ways of creating savings and efficiencies by combining services delivered individually at area school districts
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As lieutenant governor, Esther Charlestin would bring folks to the table
Esther Charlestin is hoping to bring Vermonters into the discussions held at the state level to hear their concerns and meet their needs.
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Some students deemed ineligible for Mt. Abe travel club trip
“What this comes down to is the fact that my child’s mental health and our lack of wealth has created her inability to go,” said Mary Blacklock

