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Media coverage of the Vermont Rural School Community Alliance

“The Rural School Community Alliance caught the attention of legislators in both chambers, who praised the group for its rigorous data and helpful testimony.” The Learning Lobbyhttps://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/the-learning-lobby-as-legislators-seek-to-transform-education-in-vermont-lobbyists-make-the-cases-for-schools-public-and-private-43425805 Seven Days April 30th 2025

As education reform takes shape in Vermont, community members in Westford worry for their school’s future, VTDigger, April 20, 2025

Proposal for education reform causes concern for rural Vermont schools, NBC5, March 2, 2025

Education reform proposals panned by coalition of small schools, WCAX, Feb 20, 2025

“When you have a tune-up in your car, you don’t replace the engine. Our education system is not broken,” said John Castle, a former superintendent.

In the Know, VTDigger’s Final Reading, Feb 21, 2025

The Vermont Rural School Community Alliance features school districts from Windham County up to Orleans County. The group’s speakers included school board members, a student, and a rural education leader. Their goal? Make sure whatever education reform comes to fruition doesn’t forget rural schools — and doesn’t close small schools without a democratic process. 

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