Is our current public education system sustainable?

We’ve had a lively debate here on the In Box over teacher compensation. What about the broader question:

Is the current public education model sustainable, given declining support from Albany? Can property taxpayers contribute more?

If not, what should go? Fewer teachers? Fewer programs for special-needs kids? Willsboro is cutting its music program — is that a good idea?

How about consolidation? The North Country’s “micro” districts — places like Newcomb, Westport and Keene Valley — offer great, intimate education value to their kids.

But can they survive in the new New York economic climate?

Check out my conversation this morning with Richard Iannuzzi, head of the teachers’ union NYSUT, then share your thoughts below.