Educator Diversity

Jan 4

What’s New at the Capitol in 2023?

Happy New Year! The 2023 legislative session will begin later today. Governor Ned Lamont will be inaugurated into his second term at noon...

Jun 17, 2022

CT Insider: How CT communities respond to soaring interest in Juneteenth holiday

The work of creating equitable education spaces doesn’t end with increased Juneteenth recognition. Amy Dowell, state director for...

Feb 8, 2022

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...

Jun 17, 2021

Inside the Budget Implementer; Unpacking CT’s Plan for ARP ESSER Funds; + Quick Links to Other News

Special Session Edition: If it's Thursday, It's Time for Wednesday Weekly! This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks...

Jun 2, 2021

AccelerateCT; Biden Prioritizes Equity; and the Remaining Agenda for Students this Session

This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...

May 19, 2021

ERN CT - Public Comment on The CSDE Plan for the American Rescue Plan Funds

Public Comment on The Connecticut State Department of Education Plan for the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School...

May 12, 2021

The American Families Plan; CT’s Workforce Development Bill; and the New President of CSCUs.

This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...

Mar 30, 2021

Investing Connecticut’s Relief Funding, and a Mid Session Bill Tracker

This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...

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...

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...

Sep 4, 2019

DFER CT Open Letter to Commissioner Cardona

DATE: September 4, 2019 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | amy@dfer.org DFER CT Releases Open Letter to Commissioner Cardona Today, DFER CT State...

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...

Jun 5, 2019

DFER CT: 2019 Sine Die

Wednesday Weekly is a segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT that looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching,...

May 29, 2019

Top ed policies as session draws to a close, and segregationist housing traditions in CT

This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...

Mar 12, 2019

Testimony for the Education Committee: Minority Teacher Recruitment and Open Choice

On March 13th at 2pm, the Education Committee of the General Assembly will hold a public hearing on bills related to both recruiting...

Feb 20, 2019

Lamont's Budget Proposal: 5 Quick Takeaways on Education

Today, Governor Lamont proposed his first biennial budget for FY20-21. Designed with structural changes to position the state for...

Feb 12, 2019

Diversifying the Educator Workforce

Educators of color relate to students of color in a way that leads to trusting relationships and increases student engagement. In...

Jan 8, 2019

ERN CT 2019 Policy Priorities

Recruit and Retain Educators of Color: Students in public schools should see adults of color as educators and role models. Although 46%...

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