Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Release of Assessment and Accountability Results

Montpelier, Vt. - In response to the Agency of Education's release of the Annual Snapshot and a comprehensive State Report, Governor Phil Scott released the following statement:

"Today's report illustrates why education transformation is not optional, it's essential. Vermonters know property taxes and education costs continue to grow at unsustainable rates and are making Vermont even more unaffordable. But this report reaffirms why transformation is about more than bending the cost curve, it's about closing the opportunity gap and delivering a more equitable education for our kids, and ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code. It's about ensuring our teachers, who face an increasingly difficult job, are well resourced and given more of the tools they need. It's about building a better governance system that ensures more of Vermonters' precious tax dollars are directly helping kids and teachers in the classroom.

"None of this is easy. But taking the path of least resistance will leave both kids and taxpayers behind. Following through on our bipartisan commitment last year is our best chance at delivering the education system our kids deserve, and taxpayers can afford."