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Annie E. Casey FoundationVoices for America’s Children
A network of state and local child advocacy organizations
One Vermont
A coalition working to improve Vermonters’ lives by building strong public structures
Students eligible for federal Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) assistance, a measure of poverty in schools, consistently demonstrate lower levels of proficiency on statewide math and reading assessments than their non-FRL peers.
Asking the Right Questions About Vermont Schools
Published February 2, 2009“Asking the Right Questions About Vermont Schools” follows the evolution of public school funding in Vermont since Act 60, explains the importance of local school board decision-making, looks at both sides of the school budget equation – spending and costs, and offers recommendations to meet some of the challenges our schools face.