Kids VT Back to School • 2026
Some Teachers Try AI; Seven Fall Family Events; Recipe for Sandwich Cookies; Vermont Civics Bee; Good Citizen Challenge Highlights
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.
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.
ECHO and GlobalFoundries to Expand STEM Education Offerings
A partnership between the Burlington-based science center and the global tech firm will help ECHO expand its STEM offerings.
Vermont Podcast ‘Carpools, Commutes and Child Care’ Offers Parental Guidance
Erin Roche, local director of First Children’s Finance, discusses early childhood education and navigating the personal and professional with her guests.
