NBC CT: Lawmaker Says Right to Read Bill Is About Equity
“Before third grade you’re learning to read and after third grade you’re reading to learn,” Dowel said. The bill up for debate Wednesday...
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Mar 10, 2021
The New Roles in Ed Leadership, (Mis)using Federal Relief Funds, + Signs of COVID Literacy Loss
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Mar 8, 2021
ERN CT Testimony Before Appropriations Committee on Governor's Budget Proposal
Testimony Before the Appropriations Committee Amy Dowell, Connecticut State Director Education Reform Now Connecticut March 9, 2021 Re: ...
Mar 3, 2021
The Newly Confirmed Secretary Cardona, Rep. Miller Wins a Special Election, + College Affordability
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Mar 2, 2021
DFER CT Congratulates Commissioner Cardona on Confirmation as US Education Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2021 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | Amy@dfer.org DFER CT Congratulates Commissioner Cardona on Confirmation...
Feb 24, 2021
A National Commitment to Accountability, the Impact of Remote Learning, and Our 2nd Literacy Forum
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...
Feb 3, 2021
Reopening Schools and Rebuilding Trust; How to Spend Federal Relief Funds; and the Cardona Countdown
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Jan 28, 2021
‘Right to Read CT’ Campaign Aims to Improve State’s Literacy Struggles
‘Right to Read CT’ Campaign Aims to Improve State’s Literacy Struggles Connecticut Students Facing Unprecedented Academic Challenges Due...
Jan 27, 2021
The Right to Read in CT, Literacy Forum Series Starting Tomorrow, and a Resource for Families
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Jan 21, 2021
ERN CT Advisory: Coalition to Host ‘Right to Read’ Virtual Forum on Literacy
Coalition to Host ‘Right to Read’ Virtual Forum on Literacy Connecticut Elected Officials Join National Advocacy Leader for Panel...
Jan 20, 2021
Inauguration Day, and More on the Next US Education Secretary.
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Jan 14, 2021
CT Post Opinion: Next commissioner should honor Cardona legacy
By Amy Dowell During this year’s pandemic, the same equity interests guided [Commissioner Cardona] to advocate for schools to stay open...
Jan 13, 2021
Talking to students about the insurrection; how CT can leverage Phase 4 COVID ed relief funds
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Jan 13, 2021
4 GOALS FOR CONNECTICUT’S 2021 FEDERAL COVID RELIEF FUNDS
At long last, Connecticut is anticipated to receive another infusion of federal pandemic relief funds to stabilize K-12 schools in the...
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...
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...
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...
Dec 16, 2020
Federal ESSA Funding for CT Schools, Vaccination Policy, and Funding Equity in 2021
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
Dec 9, 2020
Closing the Digital Divide, CARES Act Education Relief, and the Tweet of the Week!
Closing the Digital Divide, CARES Act Education Relief, and the Tweet of the Week!
Nov 25, 2020
In The Spirit of Thanksgiving...
The pandemic has profoundly affected us all, but this Thanksgiving, we are thinking about the CT students who face hunger and food scarcity.
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
Oct 28, 2020
Election Week Preview and New Data and (Dis)Connectivity for CT Students
This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized ana
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