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Vermont’s education reform just got real—Governor signs Act 170, but the real battle’s ahead: empowering communities to shape schools without state overreach. Last year’s top-down plan, pushing giant districts and state-run boards, flopped with voters who wanted local control and tax relief—not more bureaucracy. A savvy task force pivoted course, now championing Cooperative Educational Service Areas that promise savings and better services while keeping power local. Still, powerful interests push for forced mergers, and a troubling proposal wants to bring back property taxes—something Vermonters wisely ditched decades ago for smarter, fairer funding. The future’s not set in stone—it’s being built by the people.

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