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A campaign for fairness, safety, and consistent standards in Vermont’s publicly funded schools

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Our Mission
Friends of Vermont Public Education (FVPE) is dedicated to protecting and strengthening Vermont’s public schools. We advocate for clear accountability and transparency wherever public education dollars are spent. Any school receiving taxpayer funds should be held to the same standards and serve the public good, as required by Vermont’s Constitution.
The Board of Directors
Geo Honigford, South Royalton
Adrienne Raymond, Shrewsbury

Ken Fredette, Wallingford
Kim Gleason, Grand Isle
Greg Hughes, Bethel
Krista Huling, Cambridge
Neil Odell, Norwich
Geo, Ken and Neil at the Statehouse in Montpelier

Latest Updates

Jan 3, 2026

Valley News: The Death of Vermont Public Education

Valley News: The Death of Vermont Public Education

Our state's voucher system is the elephant in the room of education reform. Redistricting cannot happen without reforming our tuitioning system.

Dec 20, 2025

There are Monsters Under Lyman Orton's Bed

There are Monsters Under Lyman Orton's Bed

Responding to a VT Digger Letter, John Walters notes that "Burr & Burton is one of the most coddled, protected, politically insulated institutions in the state of Vermont"

Nov 23, 2025

'The Apprentice' - Vermont Style

'The Apprentice' - Vermont Style

Education should be overseen by educators, not politicians.

Nov 21, 2025

Greg Hughes: There is a better way.

Greg Hughes: There is a better way.

Vermont is facing an affordability crisis, and it is time to rethink our property tax system to ease the financial burden on working residents.

Nov 5, 2025

Krista Huling on There's No "A" in Creemee podcast

Krista Huling on There's No "A" in Creemee podcast

In this powerful conversation, Krista shares why Vermont’s education system favors private schools and why we need a renewed commitment to all students—not just a privileged few.

Nov 2, 2025

Families are moving to Vermont choice towns to take advantage of private school choice

Families are moving to Vermont choice towns to take advantage of private school choice

Chair of Barstow Unified Union School District Board highlights the need for additional guardrails on tuitioning

Oct 15, 2025

Senator Beck Should Be Removed From the Redistricting Task Force

Senator Beck Should Be Removed From the Redistricting Task Force

A letter to the Senate Committee on Committees

Oct 15, 2025

Sevendays: School Board Chair Files Ethics Complaint Against Sen. Beck

Sevendays: School Board Chair Files Ethics Complaint Against Sen. Beck

The ethics complaint alleges that Scott Beck used his position to pressure two school districts to consider closing their high schools.

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