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Like most school districts across Vermont, Essex Westford is facing dwindling enrollment and intense inflationary pressure, mostly notably in health care. Insurance costs are projected to reach approximately $16 million next year � about 14% of the district’s total budget.

Money. School choice. Local control. The governor's plan wades into treacherous political waters.

The decision came at the conclusion of an emotional four-hour meeting, in which even some proponents of consolidation said the board and administrators had failed to make a convincing case for closure.

The state Board of Education is considering asking lawmakers to approve funding for three new positions it says are needed to administer Act 46, the�

School consolidation is something a lot of towns are considering, even without a legislative mandate. We’ll get a close up look at one community’s�