Vermont Law and Graduate School, a private, independent institution, is home to the nation’s largest and deepest environmental law and policy program and a first-of-its-kind restorative justice program. VLGS offers a Juris Doctor curriculum that emphasizes public service; four Master’s Degrees—Master of Environmental Law and Policy, Master of Energy Regulation and Law, Master of Food and Agriculture Law and Policy, and Master of Arts in Restorative Justice; and four post-JD degrees —LLM in American Legal Studies (for foreign-trained lawyers), LLM in Energy Law, LLM in Environmental Law, and LLM in Food and Agriculture Law. And beginning in the Fall of 2023, a part-time online hybrid JD, one of only 14 ABA-approved programs in the nation. The school features innovative experiential programs and is home to the Environmental Law Center, South Royalton Legal Clinic, Environmental Advocacy Clinic, Energy Clinic, Food and Agriculture Clinic, and the Center for Justice Reform. On March 14, U.S. News & World Report released its rankings for the Best Law Schools for 2018, recognizing Vermont Law School as No. 1 in the nation for environmental law. In the last 27 years, VLS has ranked No. 1 in environmental law 19 times and No. 2 eight times. For more information, visit vermontlaw.edu, find us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter (@VTLawSchool) and Instagram (@VTLawSchool).

St. Johnsbury Academy is a leading independent school in Vermont serving both day and boarding students. SJA provides a unique education experience on our beautiful New England campus. Our world-class education is truly comprehensive, incorporating classes ranging from Latin to fashion design to Robotics and Engineering. We welcome 260 boarding students from over 26 countries annually, focusing on the importance of diversity and inter-cultural understanding. We offer each student the level of support he or she needs by keeping classes small and our teacher-to-student ratio low (1:8). Our small town and surrounding community make the Academy one of the most peaceful and beautiful schools in which students can develop, both academically and personally.

Cardigan Mountain School offers a close-knit community that prepares middle school boys—in mind, body, and spirit—for responsible and meaningful lives in a global society. To achieve our mission, we recognize effort and accomplishment, helping each boy realize his academic, physical, and personal potential through the integration of the following core values in all aspects of daily life. COMPASSION INTEGRITY RESPECT COURAGE

The mission of the UVM Foundation is to secure and manage private support for the benefit of the University of Vermont. Our Vision is to foster relationships with alumni and donors that maximize their personal and philanthropic investment in the University, toward the realization of the University's aspiration to remain among the nation's premier small research institutions.

The Green Mountain Valley School (GMVS) is a world-class ski academy in Fayston, Vermont, with alpine training facilities at Sugarbush Resort and multiple Nordic training facilities throughout the area. The academy offers a full academic curriculum, theater program, student clubs, and spring and fall sports.

Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England. We exist to change the lives of youth and families struggling with behavioral and mental health issues.

The Stern Center for Language and Learning is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to life-changing learning for all. For nearly 40 years, we have been committed to helping individuals identify their learning strengths as well as their needs and to finding solutions that allow everyone to learn. We support learners of all ages—including those with learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and learning style differences—and transform lives through learning evaluations, customized instruction, and specialized courses and programs for teachers and schools. Woven through these services is a longstanding dedication to equity through learning.

Climate change takes the greatest toll on marginalized and disinvested people. These impacts are primarily caused by inequalities that increase the risks of climate hazards. Sign up for our international and U.S. newsletters! http://eepurl.com/hTLHGn Our Mission is to support communities most threatened by climate change address environmental, economic, and social challenges to build a better future shaped and shared by all. Our Vision is equitable policies and decisions, low-carbon economic strategies, and best practices that catalyze investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation, efficient use of energy and natural resources, and a clean, healthy environment. The Institute for Sustainable Communities facilitates transformative community-driven climate change mitigation projects in the United States, India, China, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia that address systemic inequalities, extractive capitalism, and the persistent international reliance on fossil fuels which benefit the few at a grave cost to marginalized population groups, workers, public health, and our environment. We address the root causes of climate change impacts by building community knowledge and skills, strengthening governance, and diversifying the field of sustainability professionals. Our approach incorporates capacity building, technical assistance delivery, knowledge products, climate change action planning, and peer learning.

The Vermont Higher Education Council (VHEC) is a membership organization of Vermont colleges and universities. Our mission is to explore and implement new forms of cooperative activity which will strengthen the quality and value of higher education in Vermont. In addition, we work together to fulfill the public purposes of higher education: educating students for an informed and active citizenship while strengthening communities and improving lives in Vermont.

City in the heart of Vermont with nearly 20,000 residents. About 175 employees work as a team to make this a great place to live, work, and visit.

Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing an educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship. We are a private, independent and comprehensive high school for grades 9-12, offering a 150-course curriculum specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, and career services.