Funded: Understanding Vermont Public Education Equity

by Tulley Hescock

How has Act 46 impacted small schools? What does it mean for communities when a small school closes? How do rurality and poverty affect educational experiences? Funded takes a deep dive into education funding systems and stories of small town Vermont. Learn how funding systems have changed over time and what the landscape of education policy looks like today.
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Episode 7: Funded Findings

    Episode 7: Funded Findings

    S01 E07
    07:40

    This is a wrap up episode that discusses the main findings and connections from the series.

  • Episode 6: Middlebury, VT

    Episode 6: Middlebury, VT

    S01 E06
    18:08

    This is the final case study school. Middlebury represents the most urban of the three schools. You will hear from parents, a teacher and the principal to understand the differences between a slightly larger school in comparison to smaller schools.

  • Episode 5: Vergennes, VT

    Episode 5: Vergennes, VT

    S01 E05
    20:30

    This is the second case study school. Vergennes falls in the middle of the rural spectrum and is the second largest school we will look at. You will hear about the experience of those in the community after the closure of a small school.

  • Episode 4: Leicester, VT

    Episode 4: Leicester, VT

    S01 E04
    19:43

    This is the first of three case studies. Leicester is the most rural school and the smallest school. You will hear from a principal, teacher and parent on their experience through the process of Act 46 and COVID-19.

  • Episode 3: Vermont Funding Systems

    Episode 3: Vermont Funding Systems

    S01 E03
    30:24

    This episode will focus on the structure, history and goals of Vermont specific policies: Act 60 and Act 46. You will hear from the Director of the Vermont Superintendent's Association, a Legislator, and a former school board member who played a key role in advocating for funding equity.