Innovations and Next Steps for Early Childhood Education in the Upper Valley
Vital Communities and its partners in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initiative will hold a breakfast gathering on Monday, October…
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The Magical Mr. Stevenson
Andy Stevenson is a resident of Fairlee Vermont, where he also teaches 1st grade. He has two children – the…
Caring, Passionate, and Exhausted
Joy Conley wanted to get into early childcare due to a deep passion for educating young children. While nannying in…
Putting A Personal Story to Advocacy
Piecing together a life as a single mom in a rural community is hard enough on its own, but our…
Second LUV Alums Network Event
The Alums Network of Leadership Upper Valley is bringing together graduates from classes who want to connect (and reconnect), form…
We Support Each Other
“He’s having to grow up a lot faster than he wants to, and quite frankly, than I want him to.” …
Looking Back to Look Ahead
Our interviewee, who grew up in Hartford, reminisced about her time in an early childhood education program in the 90s…
Leadership Alumni Network Begins
Since Leadership Upper Valley began in 2006, a total of 400+ people have gone through the program. Over the course…
Leadership Upper Valley 2024 Graduation
Photos by Rob Strong Congratulations to the 27 new graduates of Leadership Upper Valley! On June 12, participants in the…
Exploring Cedar Circle Farm in the Spring!
The setting for the first Guided Quest of the year, on May 18, was Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center…
Farmer-Led Guided Quest of Climate-Friendly Farm May 18
Saturday, May 18, 10 – 11 am Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center, 225 Pavillion Rd, East Thetford, VT 05043…
Revitalizing Valley Quests
Since November 2023, some Vital Communities staff and community members have been at work on the Valley Quest Equitable Redesign…