Student thrives with independent learning

This past Tuesday, when Vermont Adulting Learning’s Middlebury center hosted a graduation ceremony for students who have earned their high school diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), among the honorees was Amarah Lathrop.

Non-traditional learner earns diploma as adult

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Vermont Adult Learning will host its graduation ceremony at the Kirk Alumni Center at Middlebury College.

Immigrant grateful for opportunity to extend education

Manuel Vargas Guzman, 35, of Whiting came to America in pursuit of a better life for himself and his family.

Brooks to lead Vermont Adult Learning

Vermont Adult Learning, the largest provider of Adult Education and Literacy services in the state, has hired  Tara Brooks, M.Ed., as its new executive director.

Area students earn diplomas from Adult Learning

On the evening of Aug. 15, Vermont Adult Learning’s Middlebury Learning Center hosted a ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of its Addison County students over the past year.

Vermont Adult Learning reopening in Middlebury’s Marble Works

MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County branch of Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) is re-opening its center at 99 Maple St. in the Marble Works Historical District in Middlebury. In-person, hybrid and fully online services will be soon available, the latter via VAL’s … (read more)

Reigle named interim director of VAL

MIDDLEBURY — Natalie Reigle was named Interim Regional Director of Vermont Adult Learning’s (VAL) Addison County Learning Center in Middlebury. She joined the educational nonprofit in 2011 following work at Middlebury Union High School and a successful ca … (read more)

Higher education seeing a shifting tide

MIDDLEBURY — Higher education opportunities like apprenticeships and community college are on the rise in Vermont, a state where 92 percent of students graduate from high school but only 37 percent of people aged 25 years or older have a bachelor’s degree … (read more)

Vt. Adult Learning helps many overcome challenges

MIDDLEBURY — In the search for appropriate pathways to higher education, some individuals may have emotional or abuse challenges, including anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, or learning disabilities, to name only a few. While difficult, there are options. C … (read more)