Vermont education coverage
VTDigger covers Vermont’s education system from early childhood programs to public and private K–12 schools and higher education institutions.
This page brings together reporting on funding, policy decisions and academic outcomes that affect students, families and communities across the state.
On fourth attempt, Barre voters approve school district budget
The district is the last in the state to approve an annual spending plan.
Dartmouth provost resigns after review finds undisclosed AI use
A committee found that Santiago Schnell “failed to disclose his use of AI in clear violation of a national newspaper’s stated policy, was not forthcoming about his AI use,” and fell short of Dartmouth’s ethics and professionalism standards.
FBI investigates former Burlington school administrator in alleged $1.8 million fraud
The FBI is investigating whether a former district administrator created a fraudulent company to take money from the school district.
Blunder over legal process impedes school merger studies in some regions
Vermont’s new education reform law mandates that merger study committees begin work this fall. But ambiguities over posting public information and warning meetings are halting work in some areas.
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Supporters raise offer for Rice Memorial High in hopes of spurring court approval of sale
A nonprofit aiming to save the South Burlington parochial school campus from potential Chapter 11 liquidation has increased its bid to $5.9 million.
National education funding expert takes the helm of the State Board of Education
The board’s former vice chair was elected to lead the body, which is working under tight deadlines to set state graduation requirements and standards for school mergers.
English programs face rising anxiety amid fears of immigration enforcement
The services bring people from around the world together under one roof.
Feds issue warning on grant funds after Vermont identifies own mistakes
Federal officials are telling Vermont to take immediate corrective action after state officials caught mistakes in how Vermont identifies underperforming schools. The state is writing the feds back, saying their reprimand is premature.
Vermont Supreme Court sides with school board on principal firing
Supreme Court upholds civil court decision.
Vermont high schools feel the pinch with fewer international students enrolling
Visa delays and shifting Trump administration policies are leading to less international interest in a U.S. education, school leaders say.
Vermont school districts scramble to cover the increased cost of diesel
Typical school buses run on diesel fuel. With prices at the pump remaining steadily high since September, districts are considering how to come up with the extra money.
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