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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > local > vermont > 02/25/2026 > leland-and-gray-students-meet-vermont-state-epidemiologist > 88755555007

How a southern VT school found new ways to teach kids about disease

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (183+ words) Students at Leland and Gray Middle and High School are learning about epidemics through an new interdisciplinary unit that brings together English, science and social studies, according to a community announcement. English teacher Ryan Kelly, social studies teacher Keighan Eaker…...

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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > education > 02/17/2026 > vermont-is-second-most-educated-us-state-wallethub-says-2nd-colleges-universities > 88707268007

Vermont was ranked 2nd-most educated state in US by WalletHub

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (210+ words) Vermont, home to several well-regarded institutions like Middlebury College and the University of Vermont, has long been recognized as a highly educated state. And WalletHub seems to agree. The Green Mountain State ranked second overall on the finance website's list…...

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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > local > vermont > 02/12/2026 > gen-john-kelly-former-trump-staff-talks-at-norwich-university-vt > 88624724007

Former Marine general who was Trump chief of staff to speak at Norwich

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (181+ words) Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, a member of the first Trump administration, will speak at Norwich University as part of the Todd Lecture Series, according to a community announcement from the college. The event will take place from 7 to…...

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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > local > vermont > 02/12/2026 > unhs-dain-laroche-named-new-dean-of-uvm-nursing-college-vt > 88586933007

Meet the new dean of UVM's nursing school

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (158+ words) Dain LaRoche has been appointed dean of the University of Vermont's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, according to a community announcement from the school. LaRoche is the associate dean for research in the College of Health and Human Services…...

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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > local > vermont > 02/10/2026 > st-michaels-college-lands-1m-gift-to-boost-financial-aid-tuition-vt > 88530249007

St. Michael's College aims to use $1M gift to make school cheaper

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (204+ words) St. Michael's College has received a $1 million gift to launch a new scholarship initiative aimed at making tuition more affordable for students and their families, according to a community announcement from the school. The donation will support the college's expanded…...

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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > local > vermont > 02/09/2026 > vermont-students-honored-in-scholastic-art-writing-awards-show > 88432595007

Check out these Vermont students recognized for their creative talents

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (236+ words) Nearly 170 students have been honored for their creative talents through the Vermont Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, according to a community announcement from the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. Their award-winning work will be showcased at the museum from Feb....

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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > local > vermont > 02/09/2026 > vermont-seeks-sponsors-to-provide-free-summer-meals-for-kids > 88506572007

One way Vermont's education agency is trying to help hungry kids

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (297+ words) Sponsors can help a state program provide children free meals this summer, according to a community announcement from the Vermont Agency of Education. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the state agency, offers money to…...

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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > local > vermont > 02/03/2026 > how-vt-food-hubs-can-get-grants-for-working-on-local-food-in-schools > 88393813007

VT local food in schools grant aims to make up for lost federal funds

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (142+ words) Applications are open for a grant to boost the flow of local food into Vermont's schools, according to a community announcement from the state's agriculture agency. The initiative aims to provide local food to Vermont K-12 students through partnerships with nonprofit…...

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burlingtonfreepress.com > story > news > local > vermont > 01/27/2026 > vt-safe-driving-video-contest-offers-1k-prize-for-high-schoolers-highway-safety-alliance-psa > 88316113007

Win up to $1K for making a video on distracted driving in Vermont

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (294+ words) Vermont high schoolers can use their creativity to promote safe driving through a video contest, according to a community announcement. The announcement, from the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, describes how this year's contest challenges teens to create public service announcements…...

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burlingtonfreepress.com > press-release > story > 70970 > vibrant-releases-a-comprehensive-java-guide-that-transforms-basic-programming-into-professional-development-skills

Vibrant Releases A Comprehensive Java Guide That Transforms Basic Programming into Professional Development Skills

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (1093+ words) Java Essentials Volume 2 provides structured pathway from Java fundamentals to advanced application development The book addresses a critical need in programming education by providing structured progression from fundamental concepts explored in Java Essentials Volume 1 to advanced object-oriented programming techniques. With…...