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We've killed public education. It just hasn't died yet.

A New York town's superintendent, Mark P. Mondanaro, on the state's new 2 percent cap on property taxes, which fund schools. Education officials point to expenses such as pensions and health care, which are growing at annual rates far greater than 2 percent.

A New York town's superintendent, Mark P. Mondanaro, on the state's new 2 percent cap on property taxes, which fund schools. Education officials point to expenses such as pensions and health care, which are growing at annual rates far greater than 2 percent.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.