Lola Duffort
Education/Youth ReporterLola is Vermont Public's education and youth reporter, covering schools, child care, the child protection system and anything that matters to kids and families. She's previously reported in Vermont, New Hampshire, Florida (where she grew up) and Canada (where she went to college).
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Sens. Seth Bongartz and Scott Beck pushed back forcefully against claims that they improperly advocated for private schools during education reform negotiations at the Statehouse. -
Even as education leaders cautiously celebrate the release of the pandemic aid, they are wringing their hands about yet another pot of money. -
It could be the first time the State Board of Education votes to revoke a private therapeutic school's approved independent school status. -
Legislative leaders sent a landmark, 155-page bill to Gov. Phil Scott's desk that would fundamentally upend how Vermont's schools are funded and governed. Here's a breakdown of some of the biggest changes the bill would make to the education system. -
The phone-free movement has been fueled by one of the potent forces in American politics: parents. -
The bill, which Gov. Phil Scott is expected to sign, would fundamentally change how the state pays for and governs its K-12 schools. -
Gov. Phil Scott supports the legislation, but it remains unclear whether it will garner enough support to pass in the House and Senate next Monday. -
An informal survey of lawmakers across political and geographical lines reveals significant angst over a still-developing reform plan that many say represents the most important vote of their legislative careers. -
House and Senate negotiators tasked with finding a path on education reform didn't talk about funding, governance or taxes this week. They fought over scheduling. -
Tech industry lobbyists are urging Gov. Phil Scott to veto the bill, and claim the legislation would violate the First Amendment.
