Neither the school nor Seven Days appears to comprehend the Constitution. On November 5, America resoundingly rejected the hateful race rhetoric and divisive lies of Democrat identity politics. This included record numbers of black
Vermont’s K-12 education system boasts ambitious goals, but 56% of high school graduates still lack college-readiness in core areas. With rising student-on-teacher violence and weak accountability measures, parents and taxpayers are questio
Vermont’s education system faces an affordability crisis, demanding honesty from the majority in Montpelier. A projected 18.5% property tax hike looms, yet high per-pupil spending hasn’t improved outcomes. Lawmakers must acknowledge the nee
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 seem limited. To address this, lawmakers would need to be
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, a scholarship or tax credit for homeschoolers would fai
Vermont's Congresswoman Becca Balint, along with Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch, voted to block H.R. 5 and H.R. 734, bills designed to reestablish parental rights in education and maintain fairness in women’s sports. Their votes hi
Tuitioning program likely to be scapegoated by government school special interests. Follow BTL on Facebook, on TwitterX, and on YouTube. Before we get into the meat of today’s topic, here’s a quick review of how propert
This article explores the dangers of relying on scientific consensus to drive public support, especially in climate change debates. It examines how science thrives on open inquiry and critical examination, not consensus or dogma. Drawing fr
Vermonters faced significant property tax hikes in 2024, with increases as high as 25-30%. Despite hopes that Act 46 would reduce costs through school consolidation, education spending continues to rise, as beloved small-town schools are sh
The Commission on the Future of Public Education in VT’s subcommittee on Finance Reform met on September 4th (going back a bit, but the Commission has not been too punctual about posting its meeting recordings). It was their first meeting s
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 increasingly clear. With public school enrollment drop
https://youtu.be/oirHnFSoKnY Rob Roper: Clean Heat Standard & Property Taxes. Full discussion.
