Most of my years there were only two of us in my grade. So I know something about small schools.

We're saying if you've demonstrated success, you don't have to do as much paperwork.

I don't pretend to know how best to draw the absolute line. It's a tough call.

NCLB is a federal law. Vermont complies with the law. Beyond that, I have no desire, nor will I allow it to drive the education vision of this state.

They're all interesting in their own way. I especially like the interactions with the students.

The issue of small rural schools must also be resolved, as must the urgent matter of the 178 schools that achieved less than 20 percent.