Education

One of Legacy’s key missions is to provide “quality education for all.”  This vision is being realized through the work and diligence of many key institutions, projects and initiatives.

INSTITUTIONS

Burlington Public School District:  Burlington Schools educate almost 3,600 students in nine schools from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. Building upon our core academic strengths and our values, the Burlington Schools’ vision features deep community connections, enhancements in arts, music and environmental sustainability, and increased hands-on learning. 

The BSD is also proud to announce the establishment of two unique learning opportunities for Burlington K-5 students: the Sustainable Academy at Barnes and the Integrated Arts Academy at Wheeler Elementary.

The University of Vermont:    UVM combines faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. The university is home to 9,867 undergraduates, 1,384 graduate students, 453 medical students and 1,303 full- and part-time faculty. Located in Burlington, Vermont (perennially voted one of America’s most exciting small cities), UVM’s setting in a valley on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and the Green mountain ranges, inspires visitors and residents.

Champlain College:  An educational pioneer since 1878, Champlain is a college where students and faculty don’t just respond to opportunities—they create them.  Champlain has introduced new fields of study, like Game Design and Computer & Digital Forensics, and offer majors with a specific focus, like Business Management, Digital Filmmaking and Public Relations. Champlain’s three-dimensional education—another pioneering concept—integrates relevant, professionally focused studies with a rigorous Core curriculum and practical Life Skills program.

PROJECTS AND INTITIATIVES

Fletcher Allen Health Care, a key Legacy Stakeholder, offers mentoring and job shadowing programs for area high school students interested in health care professions. In partnership with the Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center, over 100 students each year learn about health care professions through job shadowing, mentoring programs, and informational sessions at Fletcher Allen. Additionally, a number of Fletcher Allen professionals participated in AHEC educational activities at area schools.