education funding

The state budget signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul last week includes billions of dollars in funding for public colleges and universities. The fiscal year 2026 budget comes amid federal cutbacks and uncertainty over Washington’s continued support for higher education.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott dedicated most of his weekly briefing Wednesday to discussing the quality and cost of the state’s education system.

Political conflict and the culture wars have been dominating our headlines, causing many Americans to feel resigned about our ability to govern… 42% of Americans say they are actively avoiding the news.

The Vermont Legislature adjourned its 77th biennium over the weekend.

(Airs 03/21/24 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with New York state Assembly Republican Minority Leader William Barclay about the budget, the plight of small farms, migrants, child care, and much more.

(Airs 03/07/24 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, a Democratic Socialist, about the need for more affordable housing, the problem with education funding, climate change, migrants, and much more.

Kelly McMahon, CEO of the New York State Network for Youth Success, is advocating for an enhanced Afterschool Learning and Enrichment Program.

Public schools unite us. They were established as the great equalizer — welcoming children from all backgrounds and guaranteeing them the state constitutional right to a sound, basic education.

It’s hard to believe that one of the most challenging school years in memory is finally coming to an end. Like me, I know that a lot of educators and…