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Gov. Phil Scott warned that, absent intervention, property taxes could spike again next year. Scott’s letter � and reactions to it � have underlined how little agreement or trust exists between the parties involved in trying to solve the problem.

The school board has once again trimmed its spending plans for the year, and scheduled a fourth budget vote for Sept. 17. Early voting has begun.

The new school year is an exciting time, but for some kids, it can also be very stressful. All of those changes can trigger intense emotions that can occasionally lead to disruptive behavior or even bullying.

From school choice to college affordability, Trump and Harris don't have a lot in common. Ahead of the candidates� only scheduled debate, we’ve put together a handy primer of their education views.

From Rochester to Windham, a look at communities that have weathered debates over closing small schools.

School districts that serve Burlington and Swanton are adjusting practice and game schedules and asking families to take measures to protect themselves with insect repellent and long sleeves.

With only 15 students when it closed, Windham is an extreme example. But the dynamics at play in this tiny southern Vermont town are nevertheless emblematic of widespread trends.

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.