Northeast Kingdom Latin classes have continued for a century
Tuesday, 04/15/08
Charlotte Albright - Lyndonville
Options
Some people may think of Latin as a dead language, but in more than a dozen schools in Vermont, it's very much alive. Even middle-schoolers are conjugating verbs, memorizing vocabulary, and exploring ancient history and literature. Teachers say that's helping kids master their own language, and learn new ones.
VPR's Charlotte Albright has been sitting in on some Latin classes in the Northeast Kingdom, where the subject has been taught continuously for at least a century.
© Copyright 2009, VPR
This is the online edition of VPR News. Text versions of VPR news stories may be updated and they may vary slightly from the broadcast version.
VPR Headlines
- Bartlett Says She Wouldn't Support Yankee License Friday, 11/06/09 5:50pm
- Large Wind Project Proposed For Lowell Stirs Strong Emotions Friday, 11/06/09 5:50pm
- Interview: Retired Broadcaster And Author Steve Delaney Friday, 11/06/09 4:50pm
- Voices in the week's news: November 6, 2009 Friday, 11/06/09 1:10pm
- Artist Makes Rare Public Appearance Friday, 11/06/09 1pm
Vermont Edition
- Finding Ways To Streamline Courts Monday, 11/09/09 Noon and 7pm
- Gubernatorial Candidate Susan Bartlett Friday, 11/06/09 Noon and 7pm
- Senator Bernie Sanders Thursday, 11/05/09 Noon and 7pm
Commentaries
More from Charlotte Albright
Derby Line Side Streets Closed For Security
Monday, 11/02/09 8:31am - VPR News
In Small-Versus-Large Story, Vt. Brewer Wins
Thursday, 10/22/09 5:50pm - VPR News
Vermonster Name Likely To Stay
Wednesday, 10/21/09 5:50pm - VPR News
Program gets kids in the garden
Thursday, 09/17/09 12:50pm - VPR News
Friends recall VT soldier killed in Iraq
Wednesday, 08/26/09 9:24am - VPR News
- web tools supported by:
- Contributing Listeners
