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Alison Novak

Alison Novak

Alison is the managing editor at Kids VT, Seven Days' parenting publication and writes about education for Seven Days.

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Burlington High School Could Be Demolished After More Contamination Found

Burlington High School Could Be Demolished After More Contamination Found April 14, 2021

As Recreational Cannabis Sales Loom, Doctors Worry About Teen Use

As Recreational Cannabis Sales Loom, Doctors Worry About Teen Use April 14, 2021

Burlington High School Opens Downtown Campus in Former Macy's

Burlington High School Opens Downtown Campus in Former Macy's March 03, 2021

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Burlington High School Could Be Demolished After More Contamination Found

A series of tests have revealed extensive chemical contamination on Burlington High School’s campus that could necessitate a complete tear down. At a school…

By Alison Novak | Apr 14, 2021 | Off Message

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As Recreational Cannabis Sales Loom, Doctors Worry About Teen Use

Every two years, thousands of Vermont teenagers are asked a series of questions about whether they are drinking alcohol, having sex, using drugs or…

By Alison Novak | Apr 14, 2021 | Health Care

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Winooski Schools Will Keep Police Officer Next Year; Burlington Scales Back the Position

After months of uncertainty, the Winooski School Board voted on Wednesday to keep a police officer at its school building next year. The 4-1…

By Alison Novak | Apr 8, 2021 | Off Message

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Burlington High School's Return to Downtown Prompts Alumni to Recall Earlier Era

In 1964, high school students in Burlington prepared to leave their downtown digs for a sprawling, cutting-edge campus off North Avenue on the outskirts…

By Alison Novak | Mar 17, 2021 | Education

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Candidates of Color Win, Lose and Even Tie on Town Meeting Day

The Vermont candidates of color profiled in a February 23 Seven Days cover story had a varied showing in Tuesday's election. Two won, three…

By Sasha Goldstein and Alison Novak | Mar 3, 2021 | Off Message

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Burlington High School Opens Downtown Campus in Former Macy's

After almost a year with no school to call their own, Burlington High School students have a home base. On Tuesday, school leaders and…

By Alison Novak | Mar 3, 2021 | Off Message

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Stepping Up: These Vermonters of Color Want to Bring Their Perspectives to Local Office

Running for local government in Vermont requires an investment of time and effort by any office seeker but demands something more from a candidate…

By Alison Novak and Sasha Goldstein | Feb 24, 2021 | Politics

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The 251 Club Encourages Vermonters to Explore Roads Less Traveled

Montpelier resident Brenda Greika has settled into a weekend routine during the pandemic. She packs up her car with ample food and drinks, pops…

By Alison Novak | Feb 23, 2021 | Staytripper

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