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politics1d ago
Opinion — Chris Young: If education is the answer, stop undermining it
- A Vermont opinion piece calls for stable leadership and real reform in education, not political posturing.
- Authors flag repeated changes in Vermont’s student assessment programs since 2005 as disruptive to schools.
- The piece contrasts Vermont’s approach with Massachusetts’ longer-standing system for stability in testing.
- Authors argue that frequent leadership changes at the Agency of Education undermine accountability.
- The authors call for attention to equitable opportunities for all students and responsible leadership.
- The piece raises questions about whether late test score releases influence budget votes ahead of Town Meeting Day.
- The authors accuse leaders of avoiding responsibility for Vermont’s educational costs and outcomes.
- The commentary urges action ahead of Town Meeting Day.
- The piece emphasizes ongoing bipartisan dialogue about solving Vermont’s education challenges.
- The authors underscore the need for sustained leadership rather than one-off fixes.
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