Local school meals ambassador set to retire

The food service director will retire from her post at the end of this month, capping 26 years helping feed local youth.

Career center builds nursing, gaming courses

This is the second in a two-part series previewing new and expanded programming at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center.

Legislative Report: Sen. Hardy reflects on legislation pushing education reform

The Legislature adjourned last week after passing major legislation to advance the transformation of our PK-12 education system.

Opinion: Leadership issues at the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union can’t be ignored

Teacher morale must be at an all-time low.

Editorial: Scott backs off forced merger

His mantra to make Vermont affordable clashes with the reality that he has not been effective in making that happen.

MAUSD explores closure of Beeman Elementary School

School board members said they’d like more information on what it would look like if New Haven families had school choice.

Scott concedes mandatory mergers

The Vermont Senate passed an education reform bill Tuesday that will not force school districts to consolidate

Opinion: Last week’s editorial had valid insights and flawed conclusions

One amount of money per pupil cannot provide equal educational opportunities for 80,000 students, because uniformity is blind to the differences among schools and pupils.

Starksboro students ready for nation’s 250th anniversary

The learning community has been working on a walking path at the school and taken part in other activities.

Scott should grab victory on education, then address health care & energy costs

There’s a huge disconnect between the Scott administration’s affordability mantra and reality.

Career center to throw switch on new electricians program

The Patricia Hannaford Career Center will begin offering new courses for aspiring electricians and gaming enthusiasts, while doubling the size of its current Medical Professionals program.

ANWSD, teachers’ union, at impasse

The school board and ANTA are now headed for mediation.

New Mt. Abe principal looking forward to the work ahead

Christopher Nichols has spent 21 years working in the classroom and four years as an administrator. He’s worked at both the middle school and high school level

Reduction in BES art position sparks concerns

A reduction in visual arts positions at Bristol Elementary and Mount Abraham Union High schools has sparked concerns about how those changes will impact students’ experience and the educator now tasked with teaching at both schools.

Hahr caps 37 years in local schools

Beth Hahr will retire from her current post teaching third- and fourth-graders at the end of this school year.

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