This story by Derek Carson was published in the Bennington Banner on May 30th, 2018.
The Arlington School District is exploring the possibility of working with an organization called SPIRAL International to host a student exchange program with China.
Curriculum Director Luisa Millington, who is spearheading the project, said that Arlington Memorial High School has had a Chinese teacher on campus for 10 years, making it an ideal partner for a dual-diploma program.
SPIRAL International, which is based in Burlington, currently partners with 10 Vermont high schools, as well as schools in New York, Connecticut and New Hampshire, for long-term hosting of students, and partners with many others throughout the northeastern U.S. for shorter-term stays.