While there is no shortage of political noise about public education, what are the fundamental beliefs and core values that lead communities to build and maintain their public schools?

What does wellness mean to you? What’s getting in the way of individual and collective wellness? What can you/we do to promote wellness? Gather for a discussion that will make you want to go after it

Restorative Justice is a non-punitive paradigm toward addressing harm and crime that has been part of our western criminal legal system since the 1970’s. Is addressing the harm of an incident enough if one isn’t addressing the roots of the incident? Does RJ in the criminal justice system only have value when comparing it to the mainstream system? What is your vision of restorative justice’s promise in Vermont? Come join us for a dialogue about the potentially revolutionary paradigm of restorative practices and what barriers it faces in Vermont today.

As climate change, economic instability, and global uncertainties grow, so does the debate over whether bringing children into the world is a moral obligation or a moral mistake. Some argue that we have a duty to reproduce, while others claim that having children is ethically questionable, quoting suffering, overpopulation, and environmental impact. This talk will explore key philosophical perspectives on both sides, from antinatalists like David Benatar to pronatalist arguments rooted in duty, love, or existential hope. We will examine whether procreation is a personal choice free from moral weight or a decision that carries deep ethical consequences.