Media coverage

Media coverage of the Vermont Rural School Community Alliance

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

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

Closing Schools doesn’t solve Vermont’s problems, Margaret MacLean, Caledonia Record, October 22, 2024

A Public Education Vermonters Support, Margaret MacLean, Brattleboro Reformer, June 3, 2024

Act 46 Quashes Freedom and Unity, Margaret MacLean, VTDigger, June 13, 2016

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.