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Matt Rkiouak
Coverage of Matt Rkiouak in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont schools are on the slide
Vermont schools have declined from above the national average in 2013 to below it by 2025, with median districts falling from the 78th to 40th percentile nationally. Despite higher per-student spending, metrics like college enrollment and attendance rates have worsened, and local comparisons mask the state's broader educational decline.