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    NewsTimes: Danbury students won’t be able to attend schools in neighboring communities...
    • Mar 25

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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
    2019 Report, regionalization in and out of state, and upcoming special elections in CT
    • Jan 8, 2020

    2019 Report, regionalization in and out of state, and upcoming special elections in CT

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    End of Year Report
    • 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...
    ERNA CT and PPP Poll on Ed Policy Issues
    • Dec 19, 2019

    ERNA CT and PPP Poll on Ed Policy Issues

    A new Public Policy Polling survey commissioned by Education Reform Now Advocacy CT finds that a large majority – 71% - support providing...
    New Poll Asks Democrats About Public Education, 
Vaccinations, Housing, and More
    • Dec 16, 2019

    New 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 on CT higher ed costs; districts regionalizing; ongoing ed mentions on the presidential trial
    • Dec 4, 2019

    More on CT higher ed costs; districts regionalizing; ongoing ed mentions on the presidential trial

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Confronting religious exemptions, a summary of Philos 2019, and over-enrollment in Danbury
    • 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...
    Open Letter to Dr. Cardona, our national conference, and  Governor on regionalization + immunization
    • Sep 4, 2019

    Open Letter to Dr. Cardona, our national conference, and Governor on regionalization + immunization

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Open Letter to Education Commissioner Cardona
    • Sep 4, 2019

    Open Letter to Education Commissioner Cardona

    Dear Commissioner Cardona, Congratulations on your new role. As a Connecticut public school parent and education advocate, I am looking...
    Appropriations Committee budget, Biden’s candidacy, + early departure for Bridgeport Superintendent
    • May 1, 2019

    Appropriations Committee budget, Biden’s candidacy, + early departure for Bridgeport Superintendent

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    DFER CT Responds to Proposed Appropriations Budget
    • Apr 30, 2019

    DFER CT Responds to Proposed Appropriations Budget

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: April 30, 2019 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | amy@dfer.org DFER CT Responds to Proposed Appropriations Budget Urges...
    Expanding Open Choice, Lamont’s first 100 days, and growing support for district regionalization.
    • Apr 17, 2019

    Expanding 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...
    [Amy's "Hartford Courant" OpEd]: "School regionalization has benefits..."
    • 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...
    [Mention] "Gov. visits Essex school ahead of key regionalization committee vote"
    • 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...
    CTN's Coverage of "Shared Services, Shared Opportunity" Forum on District Regionalization
    • Mar 29, 2019

    CTN's Coverage of "Shared Services, Shared Opportunity" Forum on District Regionalization

    Click here for a recording of the full event.
    [Mention] "Forum on school regionalization to be held in Hartford"
    • 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...
    [Mention] "Proponents explain reasons school districts should regionalize and share services"
    • 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...
    MEDIA ADVISORY for 3/29 | Forum on Regionalization and Shared Services
    • Mar 28, 2019

    MEDIA 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...
    Regionalization forum, DeVos making headlines, and the loss of school shooting victims
    • Mar 27, 2019

    Regionalization forum, DeVos making headlines, and the loss of school shooting victims

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Shared Services, Shared Opportunity Forum
    • Mar 26, 2019

    Shared Services, Shared Opportunity Forum

    To further the important conversation on shared services, school district cooperation and regionalization, Education Reform Now will host...
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