education funding
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Does Vermont’s Pre-K Program Obscure the True Cost of K–12 Education?
As Vermont’s K–12 enrollment declined, Pre-K expansion under Act 166 quietly padded student counts—masking the real rise in education costs. By including thousands of part-time…
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Four Months In, Vermont’s Budget Is Balanced—But the Real Fight Might Just Be Delayed
As Vermont’s Legislature stalls on adjournment, pressure builds over an unfinished education funding overhaul. With H.454 lingering in limbo and property tax hikes looming, critics…
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2025 Tax Increase Looms: Will Vermont Act?
With Vermont facing a potential 20% property tax increase in 2025, recent election results may shift the balance toward fiscal reform. The addition of a…
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As the Budget Turns!
Vermont’s education funding model has become a costly, complex system that’s spiraled into inefficiency. Despite high per-pupil spending, the benefits for students and teachers often…
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Why Vermont Should Thank Homeschool Families
Homeschooling families in Vermont save the state millions annually by shouldering their children’s education costs while receiving no state support. Given their high academic outcomes,…
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A Future Vermont Economy – Part One
In July 2013, Detroit became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy. The once-thriving industrial hub faced years of financial mismanagement, economic…
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Rising Costs and Tax Pressures
Vermont’s School System Faces a Crucial Crossroads As Vermont grapples with declining student enrollment and soaring education costs, the implications for property taxes are becoming…
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