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The Burlington Free Press
UVM ranked among the top universities in the US
The University of Vermont has been named among the country's best this year by U.S. News & World Report. The list , which was released on Sept. 22, ranked the top 427 universities across the United States. The institutions have a variety of undergraduate programs, as well as master's and doctoral degrees. Their enrollments consist of students from across the U.S. and around the globe. More than 1,700 colleges and universities were compared this year, with ranks based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate success, according to U.S. News. "With families increasingly scrutinizing the true cost and return on investment of a college degree, our goal is to provide clear, actionable data," LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News, said in a statement . "The 2027 Best Colleges rankings serve as a vital decision-making tool for prospective students and parents, offering transparent metrics on outcomes, affordability, and academic quality to help families make fully informed financial and educational investments." Vermont is ranked No. 23 in the country for education , based on both higher education and kindergarten through 12th grade, according to the media company. See where the University of Vermont ranked on U.S. News' 2027
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UVM Grossman School earns top 3% national CPA exam ranking
Master of Accountancy Graduates Celebrate Academic Success at 2026 Commencement. Photo credit: Dylan Wintersteen. Marks 15 Years of Excellence, UVM Accounting Program Among Nation's Best for CPA Exam Performance. by Heather Winther, UVM. The Grossman School of Business at UVM continues to rank among the nation's strongest accounting programs, earning...
miltonindependent.com
MTSD seeks community input ahead of potential school district merger
MILTON — Milton residents are being asked to weigh in on which neighboring school districts they would prefer to study merging with as Vermont moves forward with a statewide overhaul of its public education system. The Milton Town School District Board of Trustees recently launched a merger preference survey...
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Peru erupts for 33 unanswered points, 582 yards to defeat PHS
Peru’s Isaiah Hendrix (10) hurdles a Plattsburgh High defender during a CVAC football game at the Plattsburgh Athletic Complex. Hendrix finished with five receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown in the Nighthawks’ 45-23 victory. PLATTSBURGH | Peru overcame a 7-6 deficit and three first-half turnovers by scoring 33 unanswered points and piling up 582 yards in a 45-23 Champlain Valley Athletic Conference football victory over Plattsburgh High on Friday night.
colchestersun.com
Education past and future: Colchester Historical Society hosts Vermont Schoolhouse Project
COLCHESTER — What’s next for Vermont’s education system?. As the state looks to make transformational change, it can be helpful to look back on where it all began. The Colchester Historical Society hosted historian Charlie Farrell this past Monday night to talk about the state’s first schoolhouses, and how education has evolved over time. The historical society parsonage was full, as guests enjoyed the presentation, conversation and refreshments.
MyChamplainValley.com
Peru Wins Class "B" Clash
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Seniors to Freshmen: Things They Wish They’d Known
The school year is back in full swing, and seniors have begun to reflect on their high school careers. Some have highlighted the advice they wish they’d known freshman year, while others have offered tips to underclassmen. Paige Jager believes students shouldn’t take everything so seriously. “Look silly...
WCAX
Central Vermont school looks to transform the college experience
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Greenway Institute aims to make higher education more affordable while offering students real-world experiences. The school wants to change the four-year college education by offering two years of work experience before graduation, debt-free, so students can earn while they learn. “There is a better way...
colchestersun.com
Colchester High School math teacher works to bring financial literacy to students
COLCHESTER — For Colchester High School math teacher Joshua Parker, financial literacy is an essential subject for all students. CHS offers two classes focused on money matters: Consumer Math and Math and Finance. While Math and Finance emphasizes investing and understanding debt on an individual level, Consumer Math focuses on understanding taxes, insurance and other financial concepts more broadly. CHS math teacher Rick Martin was responsible for teaching Consumer Math for many years, along with Benjamin Marlow and Parker.
miltonindependent.com
Milton students begin a year of books
MILTON — Cheers erupted inside Milton Elementary School today when students learned they would receive eight new books of their own this school year. The announcement came during a Sept. 17 visit from Duncan McDougall, founder of the Children’s Literacy Foundation, who kicked off the school’s yearlong partnership with the nonprofit through songs, storytelling and a book giveaway.
VTDigger
Barre schools eye cuts to sports and other activities after budget fails on third attempt
Voters in Barre Town and the city of Barre shot down the district's proposed $57.1 million budget at the polls Tuesday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Barre schools eye cuts to sports and other activities after budget fails on third attempt .
VTDigger
State restricts new superintendent hires to one year
Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders said she adopted this policy, which applies across the state, in light of the Montpelier-mandated school district merger discussions. Read the story on VTDigger here: State restricts new superintendent hires to one year .
waterburyroundabout.org
UVM expands tuition-free program for Vermonters, discounts for New Englanders
The University of Vermont recently announced that it has expanded access to UVM Promise, its zero-tuition program for Vermont students. Starting in fall 2027, all admitted students from households with annual income of up to $125,000 may attend the university tuition-free. “Affordability isn't used as a buzzword at UVM; it's...
The Burlington Free Press
VPA announces updates to 2026 fall high school championships for multiple sports
The Vermont Principals' Association (VPA) has announced updates to the 2026 fall high school championship schedule for field hockey, soccer and volleyball in an email sent out on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The main change is that no field hockey or soccer championship games will be hosted at the University of Vermont and instead will be at high schools around the state. All three field hockey championship games will take place Sunday, Nov. 1, at Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester. Game times are set for 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., with the order of the finals based on travel time of the participating schools. Counting the 2020 COVID season, this year will mark just the third time the field hockey hockey finals will not be played at UVM's Moulton Winder Field, which opened in fall 2005 . "Due to the ongoing success of UVM athletics, their field availability this year is not conducive for VPA Championships," VPA Executive Director Lauren Young said in an email to the Free Press. "Also, in order to be geographically considerate we are trying to have multiple locations for schools and fans." For South Burlington field hockey head coach Anjie Soucy notes how
waterburyroundabout.org
Teacher of the Year finalists include Moretown kindergarten teacher Pam Dow
A Moretown Kindergarten teacher is one of three finalists up for consideration to be Vermont’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, according to the Vermont Agency of Education. The agency last week announced the three contenders for the annual honor: Moretown teacher Pamela Dow, along with Linda McCuen, who teaches high school English at Proctor Junior Senior High School, and Dawn Walls-Thumma, a middle-grades humanities teacher at Coventry Village School.
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Conner M. DeLavergne: JCC’s featured Honors Program student for September
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — Jefferson Community College’s featured Honors Program student for the month of September is Conner M. DeLavergne of Plattsburgh. DeLavergne, a student majoring in humanities and social sciences, aspires to become a special education teacher. As part of his Honors Program, he conducted research on ancient artwork and its influence on the cultures and beliefs of ancient societies.
WCAX
More job cuts by the University of Vermont Health Network to improve sustainability
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Nearly 200 people across the University of Vermont Health Network will have their jobs eliminated by the end of October. In a letter sent to employees Tuesday morning, UVM Medical Center President Dr. Stephen Leffler said the position cuts will impact staff across all the network’s health care partners.