education
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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…
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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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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.
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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?
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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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MAUSD reconsiders next steps for ed delivery exploration
The board will continue exploring cost-saving opportunities that keep all schools open, moving central office into a school building and potentially closing New Haven’s Beeman Elementary School.
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College students develop AI teaching assistant
TA-EDU is intended to support students’ learning and use AI in a way that adheres to the college’s Honor Code.
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Opinion: Ed-tech bills offer common-sense options for tech in school
Student safety and learning outcomes should be central in Vermont’s consideration of new limits on ed tech.
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Monkton turns out to show support for its elementary school
Around 135 Monkton residents attended an April 24 meeting at the Monkton Central School to show their support.
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High schoolers compete in Vermont History Day competition
High school students throughout Vermont competed in the annual Vermont History Day competition at St. Michael’s College on April 11, 2026,
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Addison County Firefighters Association awards three scholarships
The Addison County Firefighters Association’s Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce awards to area students Genevieve Forand, Paige Guilbeault and Ila Crowley. A formal presentation was made at…
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CCV announces new programs
CCV’s fall semester begins Sept. 8. To learn more and apply, visit ccv.edu/apply.
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Opinion: Our community must address transportation barriers to early care
Families without access to reliable transportation cannot easily access early care and education programs.
