Brian Ricca: A safe and inclusive place for all students

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Brian G. Ricca, who is superintendent of Montpelier Public Schools.
During this past month, we welcomed back to Montpelier Public Schools all our students, pre-kindergarten through 12th graders. I spent a substantial amount of time in our classrooms, visiting with students and teachers as they returned to learn some new routines, meet classmates for the first time, reconnect with classmates they already know, and begin setting the foundation for growth