Education
Petition forcing vote to cut upper grades at Danville School could create public high school desert
DANVILLE – Danville residents are poised to vote in December on whether to shutter its high school grades at the Danville School and instead pay tuition for students to attend other schools, following a petition submitted to the school board recently. The petition has set the district on a collision[Read More…]
New Craftsbury & Wolcott School Staff
Lockhart Named Vermont Art Teacher of the Year
HARDWICK – Hazen Union School art teacher James Lockhart has been named the Vermont Art Teacher of the Year by the Vermont Art Educators Association (VAEA), recognizing his 28 years of dedication to art education at Hazen Union and his lasting impact on students’ creativity and confidence. Lockhart was surprised[Read More…]
Act 73 Special Education Delivery Report released
MONTPELIER – The Agency of Education released a Special Education Report, which identifies strengths, challenges and opportunities in the delivery of services to students with disabilities. The report is an important part of the Agency’s ongoing strategic planning process and a key step in implementing Act 73, the state’s education[Read More…]
Goddard College alumni reunion, Oct, 10-13
PLAINFIELD – A reunion of Goddard College alumni will be held October 10 to October 13 on the former campus, organized by Save Goddard College. The reunion is the result of a request from Goddard alumni, including Alex Rodriguez and Joe McIntyre. Reunion plans include poetry, music, Wheelz of Steel,[Read More…]
Fall open house, Oct. 15
GREENSBORO – Wednesday, October 15, from 4 to 5 p.m., the new Lakeview Early Education Center will host a fall open house. At this first collaborative event of the combined Lakeview and HeadStart programs, attendees can meet teachers and staff and tour the new classrooms. Complete the scavenger hunt and[Read More…]
New Staff at Hardwick Elementary
Thomas receives nurses training scholarship
by M. McKnight, Voiture 646, 40&8 BARRE – The local chapter of The Forty and Eight, a national veterans organization, has awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to six outstanding students in nursing programs in colleges in Vermont. Lauren Thomas of Hardwick, at VTSU Castleton, is among the receipients. The recipients[Read More…]
Sterling names Brown to ecology faculty
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – Sterling College has named Farley Brown ecology faculty. She has an M.S. in Natural Resource Planning, a B.A. in Environmental Studies, and an A.A. in Natural Resource Management Growing up, Brown says her bond with the land was shaped by her family’s business, the Farley Lumber Company,[Read More…]
Vermont dairy 4-Hers bring home ribbons
BURLINGTON – Vermont 4-H youth showcased their talents and dedication at the 2025 Eastern States Exposition, better known as The Big E, held in West Springfield, Mass. Representing the Green Mountain State, these young leaders participated in a variety of competitions and exhibitions alongside peers. The Big E’s 4-H program[Read More…]
School Redistricting Task Force public engagement session, Oct. 10
MONTPELIER — The Act 73 Task Force is wrapping up its September 29 meeting. We reviewed a map based on current CTEs (Career and Technical Education) and their regional advisory boards. Work will continue on this construct. There is still conversation around maps that could be based on counties, regional high schools or[Read More…]
