Essex High School

Katerine Lacourciere, a rising senior at Essex High School, argues for increased investment in student journalism programs in Vermont. She highlights the success of the Hive, her school's online publication, and a collaborative journalism program in New England, emphasizing the need for more schools to offer such opportunities to develop students' skills and engage them in civic life.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited the Center for Technology, Essex, as part of her 'Returning Education to the States' initiative, which focuses on workforce development. The visit prompted protests from students and others outside the school, who criticized the Trump administration's policies and McMahon's role in dismantling the Department of Education.