Schools are places or systems for learning or education and may be physical locations composed of a building or a campus that includes multiple buildings. Schools may also be virtual or online institutions that offer educational experiences and degrees. Schools are usually physical locations for children in grades 1-12, as well as kindergarten and pre-kindergarten (pre-K) classes.
In Vermont, schools are recognized as institutions for education, serving various grade levels from pre-kindergarten (pre-K) through 12th grade. These schools can be traditional brick-and-mortar buildings where students attend in person, or they can be virtual/online institutions that provide education through digital means. Vermont's Agency of Education oversees the state's public education system, ensuring that schools meet educational standards and comply with state statutes. The state mandates that children between the ages of 6 and 16 attend some form of education, which can be satisfied through public, private, or home schooling. Vermont also has regulations in place for pre-K education, providing opportunities for early childhood learning for children as young as three years old. The state supports a mixed delivery system for pre-K education, which includes both public and private pre-K programs that meet specific quality standards.