education
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Ed reform process reaches pivotal point, local educators weigh in
Lawmakers have a big question awaiting them — how to move forward with the process of transforming Vermont’s education system. There local superintendents weigh in.
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Career Center seeks a bigger net to get more students
Hannaford Career Center leaders are asking the state to ramp up school choice among Vermont’s 17 Career and Technical Education hubs, which could increase enrollment and lower its…
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ANWSU board eyes 26-27 budget
The Addison Northwest School District board in two meetings this month continued to wrestle with a spending proposal for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Lower fees, more options now offered for VSAC’s VT529 education savings plan
This coming year, the nearly 31,000 students and families who save for education and training through VT529 will collectively save an estimated $1.5 million in fees.
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MUMS repair costs could top $45 million
Proposed improvements to the crowded middle school building include expansions to the gym, library, kitchen and cafeteria, along with new classrooms and common space.
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12% property tax increase projected for next year
Vermonters could see a nearly 12% property tax increase in 2026, according to early estimates from the state.
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Shoreham to send K-5 students to Bridport next fall
The ACSD board on Monday voted 8-1 in favor of a plan to blend Shoreham’s kindergarten through 5th-grade students into Bridport Central School beginning next fall, and convert…
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ACSD voters to decide Ripton school closure
The ACSD board on Monday agreed to initiate the formal closing of Ripton Elementary School, a move that will still require a positive vote by district voters on…
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Major child care expansion project complete
Otter Creek Child Center cut the ceremonial ribbon on its newly completed renovations that will allow it to ramp up staffing and add 77 childcare slots.
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Education reform efforts spur debate
During a Tuesday forum about Act 73, ACSD Superintendent Wendy Baker described the changing education policy landscape that could shape Addison County schools.