CHAPTER 12: From Occupy to Equity: Enacting School Reform that Subverts the Neoliberal Agenda

To recognize that educational policy has been held captive by neoliberals is crucial since education should remain a public good. This heightened awareness, through public action, allows advocates to pursue change. In Vermont, there is a policy and practice commitment to transform practices to further the public good by engaging community stakeholders. Not only does this community-based approach increase resilience and subvert the neoliberal agenda, it offers a chance to champion opportunities for youth through the delivery of fair and equitable education.