Elections have consequences. And in his inaugural address this week, Gov. Phil Scott made clear that he thinks he has a mandate to overhaul Vermont’s education system.
But what will Democrats think of this potentially historic overhaul? And when push comes to shove, will anyone in Montpelier really muster the courage to make unpopular choices to cut costs?
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This week's panel
- Mark Davis Moderator - Vermont Public
- Peter Hirschfeld - Vermont Public
- Calvin Cutler - WCAX
- Alison Novak - Seven Days
Dive deeper
- Gov. Scott comes out swinging on education funding during inaugural address (Vermont Public)
- Future of Public Education Commission Questions Its Own Future (Seven Days)
- Vermont House Speaker Jill Krowinski reelected to leadership as new legislative session begins (Vermont Public)
- Vt. legislative leaders outline agenda (WCAX)
- Vt. leaders say pension reforms paying off (WCAX)
- Feds: School District's Response to Racial Harassment Was Lacking (WCAX)
Governor Scott's Inaugural Address