Legislators Weigh Session Ed Agenda, CSCUs Deploy Retirement Incentive, Districts Consider Consolidation
Legislators Begin to Weigh Session Education Agenda Last night, the legislature's Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC), chaired by...
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Mar 24, 2022
NewsTimes: Danbury students won’t be able to attend schools in neighboring communities...
In fact, the [Open Choice] program is an additional revenue stream for districts, said Amy Selib Dowell, Connecticut state director for...
Dec 22, 2020
Wednesday Weekly: A Year in Review
In our last newsletter of 2020, we selected the top stories from each month in a timeline to explore how Connecticut’s conversation about...
Jun 10, 2020
Forum on systemic racism in education + Senator Murphy’s calls for desegregating schools
On the roster this week: policy solutions to address systemic racism in education, and Senator Murphy’s calls for desegregating schools.
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Jun 10, 2020
[Mention] "Rojas: Segregation Limits Opportunity, Prolongs Inequity In Connecticut"
By Emily DiSalvo Rojas participated in a virtual forum Tuesday about the effect of systemic racism on public education hosted by...
Jun 5, 2020
Zoom Forum: How Systemic Racism Impacts Public Education - Feat. Shavar Jeffries and Rep. Rojas
CT’s elected leaders are considering how to use this devastating national moment to change long overdue policies to address systemic racism
Jan 8, 2020
2019 Report, regionalization in and out of state, and upcoming special elections in CT
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Dec 20, 2019
End of Year Report
Friends, As we prepare for winter break and reflect upon all we’ve accomplished this year, we are incredibly grateful for our many...
Dec 19, 2019
ERNA CT and PPP Poll on Ed Policy Issues
A new Public Policy Polling survey commissioned by Education Reform Now Advocacy CT finds that a large majority – 71% - support providing...
Dec 16, 2019
New Poll Asks Democrats About Public Education, Vaccinations, Housing, and More
DATE: December 16, 2019 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | amy@dfer.org New Poll Asks Democrats About Public Education, Vaccinations, Housing, and...
Dec 4, 2019
More on CT higher ed costs; districts regionalizing; ongoing ed mentions on the presidential trial
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Sep 25, 2019
Confronting religious exemptions, a summary of Philos 2019, and over-enrollment in Danbury
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Sep 4, 2019
Open Letter to Dr. Cardona, our national conference, and Governor on regionalization + immunization
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Sep 4, 2019
Open Letter to Education Commissioner Cardona
Dear Commissioner Cardona, Congratulations on your new role. As a Connecticut public school parent and education advocate, I am looking...
May 1, 2019
Appropriations Committee budget, Biden’s candidacy, + early departure for Bridgeport Superintendent
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Apr 30, 2019
DFER CT Responds to Proposed Appropriations Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: April 30, 2019 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | amy@dfer.org DFER CT Responds to Proposed Appropriations Budget Urges...
Apr 17, 2019
Expanding Open Choice, Lamont’s first 100 days, and growing support for district regionalization.
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
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Mar 31, 2019
[Amy's "Hartford Courant" OpEd]: "School regionalization has benefits..."
By Amy Dowell "Shared services and regional cooperation are more than a discussion about carrots and sticks. This is about advancing...
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Mar 30, 2019
[Mention] "Gov. visits Essex school ahead of key regionalization committee vote"
The Education Committee voted Friday on the Governor’s education reform bill, which, if implemented, could lead to major structural...
Mar 29, 2019
CTN's Coverage of "Shared Services, Shared Opportunity" Forum on District Regionalization
Click here for a recording of the full event.
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Mar 29, 2019
[Mention] "Forum on school regionalization to be held in Hartford"
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - There will be a discussion in Hartford Friday morning on the pros and cons of regionalizing schools here in...
Mar 29, 2019
[Mention] "Proponents explain reasons school districts should regionalize and share services"
By Kathleen McWilliams "'Everyone in Connecticut agrees that our state needs to find more efficient and more fair ways to provide...
Mar 28, 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY for 3/29 | Forum on Regionalization and Shared Services
“Shared Services, Shared Opportunity” Forum on School District Regionalization, at the Legislative Office Building What: An informational...
Mar 27, 2019
Regionalization forum, DeVos making headlines, and the loss of school shooting victims
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
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