Last year Jeffrey Peterson along with the countless other students, felt that there needed to be a more effective method of conveying student voice within the district. In response he took a leadership role and created a student council.
During Peterson’s...
Do we see Muslims as radical? After 9/11, which was a world changing event, many people began to view Muslims in general as such. By radical Muslims, I am talking about the Muslims who use the religion Islam as a reason to do harm. Too many people view...
Winter weather often acts as barrier for community engagement during the coldest months of the year. Outdoor activities lose their appeal with the dropping temperatures, and many people experience less motivation to leave their cozy living rooms on...
Over 300 Burlington educators and community members lined the sides of Williston Road in South Burlington last Tuesday as part of an informative picket to drive the school board back to negotiations.
The teachers, who wore green shirts in solidarity,...
Alida Beste is an honor roll student, three sport varsity athlete and an accomplished junior at Burlington High School. Last week she was called to the last place you’d expect to find her: the principal's office.
Her violation: dress code.
“I don’t...
Burlington High School and Rice Memorial High School principals have met to help unite the two schools, following a picture of a sign that was posted on social media during the Sept. 9 homecoming football game.
The image was widely circulated on social...
Announces $2.8 million in college preparatory funding
Students, teachers, political staffers and members of the local media gathered inside the Burlington High School lobby on Monday, Sept. 19, as U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced $2.8 million...
The Burlington teachers’ union and school board failed to reach a contract agreement after nearly a year of discussion. The school board responded by voting to impose a contract on Thursday, Sept. 15.
This is the first time a contract has been imposed...