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New data shows promising trends in youth mental health and substance use
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (389+ words) Vaping among Vermont youth has declined from a peak of 29% of students saying they vaped in 2019 to just 14% in 2025. WATERBURY – As students embark on a new school year, the latest survey of Vermont high school and middle schoolers is showing…...
Process over product: Long-running arts program continues to enrich Bennington County Head Start
1+ week, 2+ day ago (891+ words) One of the highlights of the Bennington County Head Start and Vermont Arts Exchange collaboration is a visit from percussionist and educator Otha Day comes to visit. Here, Otha Day works teaching simple rhythm to a young Head Start student…...
'What cute means to you' New camp invites kids to decide for themselves what art can be
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (648+ words) Youngsters at the VAE's Cute Camp explore what makes something "cute." Lilith, a camper in VAE's Cute Camp, lines up the little stuffed critters that the group sewed. Each is unique and zany. Teaching Artists Madalyn Olson shows off some…...
St. Paul Clinic's Play Therapy Program Adds A Nationally Credentialed Clinician After 350-Plus Hours Of Supervised Practice
2+ week, 2+ day ago (154+ words) ST. PAUL, MN - August 12, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Play therapy is a structured therapeutic approach in which children use toys, art materials, games and other objects to express experiences and work through feelings they may not be able to articulate directly. Sessions typically…...
Bennington College officials share concerns, plans with Rep. Balint
4+ week, 1+ day ago (570+ words) Bennington College officials meet with Rep. Becca Balint and her staff. From left, Elio Jahaj, assistant vice president in the president’s office; incoming college president Danielle Egan; Zeke Bernstein, dean of the college and vice president of strategic initiatives; and…...
The Power of Curiosity: Building More Engaged Learners
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (672+ words) (Feature Impact) Young children are naturally curious. They ask endless questions, investigate their surroundings and constantly test how the world works. While that curiosity can leave parents feeling exhausted or overwhelmed, it’s one of the most important drivers of early…...
Photos | Off and rolling: Skate camp helps local youth shred in Bennington
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (89+ words) Bennington Banner The Bennington Rec Center/ Berkshire Family YMCA started their Skate Camp this week at the Bennington Skate Park. Under the leadership of Sofie Pedemonti, children are taught the basics of skateboarding and how to not only have fun…...
Magical Moments Without the Hassle: 3 Parenting Hacks to Help Make Summer Memorable
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (312+ words) (Feature Impact) Magical summer moments – road trips, pool days and warm evenings in the backyard – don’t happen by accident. In fact, making that magic happen may feel like hard work for parents, according to a survey of American parents commissioned…...
Mother Myrick's tempts young readers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (646+ words) Mother Myrick's reading program helps prevent the summer slide. Kids provide the books, Mother Myrick's provides the rewards MANCHESTER — Locals might not know it, but Mother Myrick’s Confectionery, the long-standing and popular shop in Manchester that’s been making artisan chocolates…...
Southwest Tech student places sixth in the nation at SkillsUSA Championships
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (298+ words) Local student Gabe Perkins recently earned a 6th-place finish at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. A dish crafted by Southwest Tech student Gabe Perkins. BENNINGTON — Southwest Tech is celebrating a national achievement as Culinary Arts student Gabe Perkins earned…...