Vermont schools have closed their doors until April 6 (at least) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, joining schools across the country that are going dark in a proactive effort to curtail the spread of this virus. As one school district after another cancels classes, I’ve received numerous requests from friends nationwide, all asking a […]

I wasn’t sure what this column should be about. Then, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to write it. Last week, I thought, “Everyone’s writing about the new coronavirus, so perhaps I shouldn’t. Maybe my column can be a refreshing break from the news of the world.” But it quickly became clear that to

You’ve probably already heard of Mo Willem’s Lunch Doodle videos, and maybe you’ve explored the Cincinnati Zoo’s digital safaris. But did you know that some of our favorite local educators are also making kid videos while school is closed? Mo Bissonette and Katie McEachen of Living Forest Nature Programs have recorded a new hour-long story

This story first appeared in the Addison Independent. ADDISON COUNTY — Addison County school districts are organizing efforts to feed children while classes are out of session due to the coronavirus. Many low-income families depend on school breakfasts, lunches and snacks to nourish their children while relieving financial burden. All public schools in Vermont were

Let me start by saying this: Please don’t just drop into the drive-through test center at Porter Medical Center. If you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 — fever, a dry cough, shortness of breath — please call your primary care physician first. The test center is by appointment only. My kids started coughing on Sunday.

Local schools are now closed, until at least April 6, to contain the spread of COVID-19. Libraries are closed. Restaurants are closed. Many parents are scrambling for childcare, or scrambling to suddenly homeschool their children, or just scrambling to stay sane and calm. It’s hard coming up with fun stuff to do with kids when

Yesterday Middlebury College announced that it would send students home early because of concerns about COVID-19. As a result, all college-sponsored events have been canceled, including a Sister-to-Sister observatory night that was scheduled for this Friday and was previously listed on our events calendar. Let’s Grow Kids has also canceled its Early Childhood Day and

Area schools are closed for vacation the week of April 20-24 — but don’t worry, there’s a camp for that! We’ll post April Vacation Camps as they are announced. Registration is now open for the following camps. Common Ground Center Spring Adventure Camp This camp is a great way to spend time outdoors, learn about