Media coverage
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.
Commentary related to RSCA guiding principles
A Public Education Vermonters Support, Margaret MacLean, Brattleboro Reformer, June 3, 2024
Closing Schools doesn’t solve Vermont’s problems, Margaret MacLean, Caledonia Record, October 22, 2024
Peter Langella: We’re having the wrong conversation about school funding, Peter Langella, VTDigger, Jan 8, 2025
Letter to the editor: Scott should reconsider his education reform plan, Amit Prahash, Addison Independent, Feb 20, 2025
Why We Can’t Ignore Healthcare in the Education Funding Discussion, Representative Kate McCann, The Bridge, Feb 25, 2025
Be Brave Little State, John Castle, Times Argus, Feb 15, 2025
Rural Vermonters Define Educational Equity. By Katie Grenon April 7th 2025 https://vtdigger.org/2025/04/07/katie-grenon-rural-vermonters-define-educational-equity/
Farmer, YouTuber and Peacham resident Morgan Gold presents a deep dive into the concerns with the governor’s education proposal and a look at alternate solutions.