Rural Teacher Wins Civic Fellowship | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Joe Emery, a Vermont teacher turning heads nationwide, is one of just five educators selected for a top-tier civic education fellowship designed to empower rural students. For 13 years, he’s made AP U.S. History and Government come alive in his small-town classroom, proving civics isn’t just for city dwellers—it’s for everyone. With hands-on voter drives, statehouse visits, and state-level resource creation, Emery’s already making waves. Now, through intensive training with Constitution Center scholars, he’ll become a mentor to other teachers, spreading critical knowledge on First Amendment…