Kids VT Editor’s Note: School Spirit
Cathy Resmer previews the Back-to-School issue, written, in part, by Vermont high school and college students interested in journalism.
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Kids VT Back to School • 2026
How Are Vermont Educators Approaching AI? Cautiously
Vermont has no official statewide restrictions on AI in education, so school districts and individual teachers are hammering out their own policies.
A Teen Talks With Her Boss About Making People Feel Like They Matter
A teen reporter who works at Olsen’s Ice Cream in Vergennes interviews her boss, Rodney Olsen, about communicating with customers in Spanish.
Middle Schoolers Put Their Best Ideas Forward for the Annual National Civics Bee
Vermont kids can apply with a community-minded essay for the chance to compete at regional, state and national levels and win college money.
K-8 Students Have Fun Taking the 2026 Good Citizen Challenge
Young people from across Vermont have been learning about their communities and helping out through a civics project organized by Seven Days and Kids VT
Mealtime: Peanut Butter-Carrot Sandwich Cookies
Mealtime columnist Astrid Hedbor Lague shares a recipe for a snack she dreamed up as a child. It’s tastier than it sounds.
Save the Dates: Fall Fun for the Whole Family
Explore our picks for can’t-miss family-friendly events in Vermont this season, including the Fairy House Festival at the Nature Museum in Grafton.
Generator Wins Grant to Scale Up STEAM Ed
Burlington’s Generator Makerspace wins a grant from the Agency of Education to expand STEAM offerings for kids.
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Vermont Podcast ‘Carpools, Commutes and Child Care’ Offers Parental Guidance
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The 2026 Good Citizen Challenge Makes Learning Civics Fun
Attention teachers and caregivers: Kids in grades K-8 can learn about civics and win prizes by completing fun activities this summer
Summer Kids VT: Day Trips, Landlines, Good Citizen Challenge
Kids VT copublisher and editor Cathy Resmer went back to the archives for this Summer Issue, which also invites kids to explore Vermont and U.S. history.
Three Summer Day Trips With Something for Everyone
These tried-and-true routes curated by local parents wind through the Champlain Islands, down Route 7 and along the Mad River Valley. Locals and visitors alike will find lots to love.
Save the Dates: Summer Fun for the Whole Family
Explore these seven family-friendly events in Vermont this season, including the Owl Festival at VINS.
Why We Got a Landline for the Kids
An old-fashioned home phone is helping our daughters learn phone etiquette and become more independent — while tied to a cord.
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