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School’s final exam is a rite of passage

Compass School in Westminster was founded by a group of parents and community members who believed that some kids learn better outside of a traditional classroom setting. The school’s equivalent of a final exam is a very personal occasion – as VPR’s Susan Keese reports.
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Fish Hatcheries

We look into how more than 1.5 million trout, salmon, and walleye make their way into Vermont waters from state-run fish hatcheries.  Also, we talk with a pianist who began playing after being struck by lightning, and we visit a high school where students prove they’re ready to graduate.