Jun 10Forum 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.
Jun 10[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 Democrat...
Jun 5Zoom 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 82019 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 ...
Dec 20, 2019End 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 partne...
Dec 16, 2019New 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 Mor...
Dec 4, 2019More 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 ...
Sep 25, 2019Confronting 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 ...
Sep 4, 2019Open 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 ...
Sep 4, 2019Open Letter to Education Commissioner CardonaDear Commissioner Cardona, Congratulations on your new role. As a Connecticut public school parent and education advocate, I am looking f...
May 1, 2019Appropriations 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 ...
Apr 30, 2019DFER 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 Fu...
Apr 17, 2019Expanding 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 ...
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 equi...
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 chang...
Mar 29, 2019CTN's Coverage of "Shared Services, Shared Opportunity" Forum on District RegionalizationClick here for a recording of the full event.
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 Conn...
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 service...
Mar 28, 2019MEDIA 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, 2019Regionalization 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 ...
Mar 26, 2019Shared Services, Shared Opportunity ForumTo further the important conversation on shared services, school district cooperation and regionalization, Education Reform Now will host...
Mar 22, 2019WATR'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, 2019STATEMENT 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 distric...
