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.

Opinion: Deb Rickner made a lasting impact on children

We don’t always appreciate the impact that teachers of our children’s “specials” have on their lives.

Baucom delivers on a new strategic plan at college

The plan is the result of months-worth of contributions from students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as time spent considering What is Middlebury for?

Local middle schoolers engage in civics bee

The 2026 National Civics Bee Regional Competition tested the knowledge of 13 middle school students from Addison and Rutland counties.

Bristol art teacher caps 35 years imparting life skills

The visual arts teacher has looked to equip students with life skills and a better understanding of the world around them through the lessons they learn in her classroom

Opinion: Contract talks should not have broken down

ANTA is disappointed but not deterred in our attempt to reach a contract settlement with the board.

Mt. Abe selects middle school principal

Christopher Nichols will step into the role, which is a new position that’s been created for grades 7-8 at Mount Abraham Union Middle School.

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