Jan 82 min2019 Report, regionalization in and out of state, and upcoming special elections in CTThis weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links t...
Dec 20, 20191 minEnd of Year ReportFriends, As we prepare for winter break and reflect upon all we’ve accomplished this year, we are incredibly grateful for our many partners—in communities an...
Dec 16, 20192 minNew 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 More December 16, 2019 ...
Dec 4, 20192 minMore on CT higher ed costs; districts regionalizing; ongoing ed mentions on the presidential trialThis weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links t...
Sep 25, 20193 minConfronting religious exemptions, a summary of Philos 2019, and over-enrollment in DanburyThis weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links t...
Sep 4, 20192 minOpen Letter to Dr. Cardona, our national conference, and Governor on regionalization + immunizationThis weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links t...
Sep 4, 20193 minOpen Letter to Education Commissioner CardonaDear Commissioner Cardona, Congratulations on your new role. As a Connecticut public school parent and education advocate, I am looking forward to your tenur...
May 1, 20192 minAppropriations Committee budget, Biden’s candidacy, + early departure for Bridgeport SuperintendentThis weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links t...
Apr 30, 20192 minDFER CT Responds to Proposed Appropriations BudgetFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: April 30, 2019 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | amy@dfer.org DFER CT Responds to Proposed Appropriations Budget Urges Funding for District R...
Apr 17, 20192 minExpanding 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 analysis and links t...
Mar 31, 20191 minHartford Courant OpEd: School regionalization has benefits. They shouldn’t be dismissed lightly.By Amy Dowell "Shared services and regional cooperation are more than a discussion about carrots and sticks. This is about advancing equity for all students ...
Mar 30, 20191 minFox 61: Gov. visits Essex school ahead of key regionalization committee voteThe Education Committee voted Friday on the Governor’s education reform bill, which, if implemented, could lead to major structural changes in how school dis...
Mar 29, 20191 minCTN's Coverage of "Shared Services, Shared Opportunity" Forum on District RegionalizationClick here for a recording of the full event.
Mar 29, 20191 minWTNH: Forum on school regionalization to be held in HartfordHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - There will be a discussion in Hartford Friday morning on the pros and cons of regionalizing schools here in Connecticut. The group "...
Mar 29, 20191 minHartford Courant: Proponents explain reasons school districts should regionalize and share servicesBy Kathleen McWilliams "'Everyone in Connecticut agrees that our state needs to find more efficient and more fair ways to provide services,' said Amy Dowell,...
Mar 28, 20191 minMEDIA 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 forum, hosted by Ed...
Mar 27, 20192 minRegionalization forum, DeVos making headlines, and the loss of school shooting victimsThis weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links t...
Mar 26, 20192 minShared Services, Shared Opportunity ForumTo further the important conversation on shared services, school district cooperation and regionalization, Education Reform Now will host a forum this Friday...
Mar 22, 20191 minWATR's "Talk of the Town" Interview with Amy DowellWATR interviews Amy Dowell about ERN's upcoming forum, Shared Services, Shared Opportunity. Click here to listen to the segment.
Mar 20, 20192 minLatest on regionalization, the college admission scandal, and a school discipline billThis weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links t...
Mar 20, 20192 minSTATEMENT ON GOV. LAMONT’S AMENDED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGIONALIZATION BILL FROM ERN CTThe following is a statement from Education Reform Now CT State Director Amy Dowell: “The conversation taking place around school district regionalization th...
Mar 18, 20191 minSAVE THE DATE: “Shared Services, Shared Opportunity” Forum on School District Regionalization, HostSAVE THE DATE: "Shared Services, Shared Opportunity" Forum What: This informational forum and panel discussion will continue the important conversation aroun...
Mar 13, 20191 minNational education budget, turnaround in MA, and our upcoming district regionalization forumThis weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links t...
