Approps Disappoints on Danbury Charter, the Dems’ Budget Proposal, + School Choice on National Stage
Appropriations Committee Disappoints on Danbury Charter "Regretfully, no." "Unfortunately, no." "I support charters, but I am a ‘no’ on...
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May 4, 2022
Wednesday Weekly: Sine Die Edition
At midnight last night, the 2022 legislative session came to a close. A big THANK YOU to all the legislative leaders who have championed...
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...
Mar 23, 2022
Ed Committee Considers Teacher Shortages; Magnets and Open Choice to Address Racial Segregation
Ed Committee Considers Studies on Teacher Shortages It was another marathon public hearing day for the Education Committee on Monday....
Mar 9, 2022
The Condition of CT Ed; Ed Committee Approves Sheff; Higher Ed Committee Tackles College Access
The Condition of Education in CT On March 2nd, Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker submitted to the State Board of...
Feb 8, 2022
ERN CT 2022 Policy Priorities
The 2022 policy priorities for our affiliate, ERN CT, are designed to promote great educational opportunities and achievement for all by...
Jan 19, 2022
Open Choice Debate in Darien, State Models Student-Centered Funding, Falling Suspensions Kids
Open Choice Debate in Darien On Monday, the CT Post covered a growing disagreement between various Darien stakeholders regarding the...
Jun 10, 2021
This week’s sine die edition looks at what has been accomplished for students
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Apr 28, 2021
Approps Budget; New Application Process for Federal COVID Relief; + Ending Non-Medical Vax Exemption
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Feb 10, 2021
Response to Governor’s Budget: Federal Relief Should Supplement State Ed Investments, Not Replace
DATE: February 10, 2010 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | amy@dfer.org Connecticut - Today, alongside his FY 2022-2023 Budget Address, Governor...
Feb 10, 2021
What the Gov’s Budget Says About Our Values, Biden on Reopening Schools, + College Affordability
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Jan 6, 2021
The start of the 2021 legislative session, affordable housing efforts, and Georgia going blue
... And we’re back! Happy New Year! This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats...
Jan 6, 2021
ERN CT 2021 Policy Priorities
Download the PDF here. The Right to Read Identify and approve K-5 reading programs for all districts based on the Science of Reading....
Feb 26, 2020
A vote advances immunization exemptions, phonics debates in CT, BPRC holds a hearing, and more
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Feb 25, 2020
ERN CT Testimony Before the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
Testimony Before the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Amy Dowell, Connecticut State Director Education Reform Now Connecticut February 25,...
Feb 5, 2020
ERN CT RELEASE: Response to Governor’s Budget Adjustments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 5, 2020 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | Amy@edreformnow.org Education Reform Now CT Responds to Governor’s Budget...
Jan 30, 2020
ERN CT RELEASE: Education Reform Now CT Unveils 2020 ‘Equity in Education’ Agenda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 30, 2020 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | Amy@edreformnow.org Education Reform Now CT Unveils 2020 ‘Equity in...
Jan 29, 2020
Our Ed Equity Agenda, affordable housing gains traction, + increases to costs for state universities
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Jan 15, 2020
Setting our legislative agenda, the Sheff settlement, and results of the Special Elections
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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Jan 10, 2020
[Mention] "CT charter school advocacy group rebrands amid education reform debate"
By Brian Zahn “Although NECSN would not comment on its legislative priorities, Education Reform Now Connecticut State Director Amy Dowell...
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Jan 10, 2020
[Amy's "CT NewsJunkie" Op Ed]: "The Numbers Tell A Different Story for Students"
By Amy Dowell “...we set out to study where Democratic voters’ priorities lay on many issues related to children and families, issues...
Jan 2, 2020
ERN CT 2020 Policy Priorities
Fair Access to High Quality: Expand the Open Choice program, which allows students to attend school in any participating district within...
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...
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...
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