East Greenwich, the 25th smallest town by population in RI (2024- 14,686), with the 16th largest public school district, with 2,500 students and stable enrollment, receives the lowest % reimbursement under the School Building Authority, receives negligible federal aid, while having some of the strongest district test scores and attendance in the state, is poised to see the largest single reduction in state education aid in the Governor's proposed FY26 budget? Let's be strategic and continue to support those districts in need, but the plan cannot be to pull back on those high performing districts so everyone ends up in the middle. That's not how equity is defined and its not going to deliver the education results we're all seeking. There is a better professional strategy, that limits emotion and influence from the equation and tempers that with district incentives, standards and results to measure and advance our education system. Today with multiple RI districts operating in a deficit, accountability is needed, while significant funding for decades directed at systemic issues has not moved the needle for many districts, is reflective of failed systems and leadership that needs to be reevaluated and in some cases changed. Let's be courageous enough to listen and work together in considering a new direction, because what we're dong is not getting us closer to addressing our public education needs in RI.