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    Budget on School Construction, Updating Regs on Sex-Based Discrimination + Impact of Remote Learning
    • 6 days ago

    Budget on School Construction, Updating Regs on Sex-Based Discrimination + Impact of Remote Learning

    Budget Wins for School Construction In case you’ve missed the headlines over the past few months, a federal investigation is underway...
    ERN CT 2022 Policy Priorities
    • Feb 9

    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...
    2021: A Year in Review
    • Dec 21, 2021

    2021: A Year in Review

    We are always trying to look toward the future, and most importantly what impact we can make for Connecticut students. But for today,...
    Panel: Darien Talks Housing
    • May 6, 2021

    Panel: Darien Talks Housing

    This is the sixth session in a series hosted by Fairfield County's Center for Housing Opportunity. This conversation focused on the ties...
    The End of Remote Learning? Vaccinating Younger Students. A Forum on Housing and Educational Equity
    • May 5, 2021

    The End of Remote Learning? Vaccinating Younger Students. A Forum on Housing and Educational Equity

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    ERN CT Testimony Before Planning and Development Committee
    • Mar 15, 2021

    ERN CT Testimony Before Planning and Development Committee

    Testimony Before the Planning and Development Committee Committee Amy Dowell, State Director Education Reform Now CT March 15, 2021 Re: ...
    The start of the 2021 legislative session, affordable housing efforts, and Georgia going blue
    • 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...
    ERN CT 2021 Policy Priorities
    • 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....
    A Year in Review: Connecticut Education and Equity in 2020
    • Dec 23, 2020

    A Year in Review: Connecticut Education and Equity in 2020

    The year 2020 will always be defined by COVID 19, and because of it, the Connecticut education landscape has shifted dramatically in just...
    Wednesday Weekly: A Year in Review
    • Dec 23, 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...
    [Tipping Point 2020] The Intersectional Work of Education and Housing Policy
    • Nov 19, 2020

    [Tipping Point 2020] The Intersectional Work of Education and Housing Policy

    Tipping Point is a yearly conference that explores the challenges and opportunities that surround affordable housing in Connecticut. This...
    Staffing Shortages + School Closures; Mental Health Concerns for Children; a Talk on Ed + Housing
    • Nov 18, 2020

    Staffing Shortages + School Closures; Mental Health Concerns for Children; a Talk on Ed + Housing

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized ana
    New Leadership in the Next Legislature, Ed Secretary Appointment, Save the Date: Ed + Housing Panel
    • Nov 11, 2020

    New Leadership in the Next Legislature, Ed Secretary Appointment, Save the Date: Ed + Housing Panel

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    WATR's "Talk of the Town" Interview with Amy Dowell on Systemic Racism
    • Jul 31, 2020

    WATR's "Talk of the Town" Interview with Amy Dowell on Systemic Racism

    WATR interviews Amy Dowell about ERN's forum, on the Impact of Systemic Racism on Public Education Policy Click here to listen to the...
    Coalition work on desegregating CT and a national education platform
    • Jul 15, 2020

    Coalition work on desegregating CT and a national education platform

    On the roster this week: coalition work on desegregating CT and a national education platform.
    Forum on systemic racism in education + Senator Murphy’s calls for desegregating schools
    • 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.
    [Mention] "Rojas: Segregation Limits Opportunity, Prolongs Inequity In Connecticut"
    • 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...
    ADVISORY: Upcoming Virtual Forum on Impact of Systemic Racism on Public Education
    • Jun 8, 2020

    ADVISORY: Upcoming Virtual Forum on Impact of Systemic Racism on Public Education

    CT elected leaders are now considering how to use this time to change long overdue policies to address systemic racism and its impact on ed
    Zoom Forum: How Systemic Racism Impacts Public Education - Feat. Shavar Jeffries and Rep. Rojas
    • 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
    Policies that should have passed in 2020, proposals to ensure safe elections, and the right to read
    • May 6, 2020

    Policies that should have passed in 2020, proposals to ensure safe elections, and the right to read

    his week, we’re looking at the policies that should have passed this session, proposals to ensure safe 2020 elections, and the right to read
    A vote advances immunization exemptions, phonics debates in CT, BPRC holds a hearing, and more
    • 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...
    ERN CT Testimony Before the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
    • 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,...
    ERN CT RELEASE: Response to Governor’s Budget Adjustments
    • 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...
    ERN CT RELEASE: Education Reform Now CT Unveils 2020 
‘Equity in Education’ Agenda
    • 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...
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