During this year with the course What’s the Story, I have grown as a student and a citizen of Vermont. I was able, with countless resources, to delve into a topic that expanded my knowledge of the real world, a […]

What’s the Story is a course about social action in Vermont that you can take and get high school credit. However, it is not like a normal class. In my opinion, it is the way school should be. What’s the Story […]

The learning I am doing in What’s the Story includes skills that I will use for my entire life. Through each stage in this process there are challenges to overcome and skills to be learned.
In the first stage o […]

During this overnight, I definitely feel more connected to the people in What’s the Story. I came into this overnight not remembering many peoples’ names, schools, or stories but now it is much easier and more […]

Environment

Climate Change
Climate Change Education
Food industry
Humans effect on environment

Mental Health
LGBTQ
Racism

Refugees in Vermont
Equality

Poverty […]

My first interview was with my mom, Gwen, an active member on the Weybridge Energy Committee, and an advocate for the earth.

When I asked first how she felt about climate change, and she answered that she feels […]

Climate change is the biggest issue that this generation facing in my opinion. This is an incredibly relevant issue and immediate action needs to happen. Here are some things I know about climate change.

Energy […]

My name is Mary Nagy-Benson and I am a junior at Middlebury Union High School. I am here because I have many interests and I care about many things, some that are in my control, some that I can influence and some […]