Garden Roots, Civic Wins, and Awards

Northeast Primary School is turning classrooms into community hubs with a student-built garden that’s sparking teamwork and nature education, while Megean Martin, honored with the Golden Apple Award for special education, prepares to lead early learning next year. Meanwhile, Vermont’s School Boards Association seeks nominations for its Board of Excellence Award—deadline June 30, 2026—and Sterling Rich, a middle schooler from North Chittenden, won the state Civics Bee, heading to D.C. for nationals. Upcoming board meetings: Barstow on June 15 at 6 PM, Rutland Northeast on June 17 at 5:30 PM, and Mill River on June 17 at 7 PM. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/812d47bab334cacd