Education

For years, most schools in Vermont have had rules in place restricting student cellphone use in class. But this year, a handful of schools are taking their cues from a nationwide movement and going phone-free for the entire school day.

A state law passed in 2021 requires all schools, public or private, built or renovated before 1980 to test for the toxic chemicals. For North Country superintendent Elaine Collins, the Newport school’s experience shows that lawmakers gave “zero thought” to “what might happen if we actually found PCBs in schools.”

A handful of colleges and universities are trying to address what has become — along with food — the fastest-growing cost of college: student housing.

A look at the college's place in Vermont's education landscape, with CCV's president, a student and more.

With few teaching candidates applying, especially in more rural districts, administrators are being forced to get creative — like walking the streets of Barre City to find applicants.

Suresh Garimella has led the University of Vermont for five years.

Staff, professors and a recent VTSU graduate discuss the unique experience of going to college as a multicultural, multilingual student.

Goddard College announced a sales agreement of their $3.4 million campus to the Greatwood Project.

Ethan Weinstein, the education and corrections reporter with VTDigger, sat down with Vermont Public to discuss his reporting on equal education for one Vermont family looking for resources for their son who has autism.

That's in large part thanks to a new Vermont law that requires all public schools to offer free lunch during the school year. Meal sites are open at schools, libraries, community centers and churches in all 14 counties.