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    Wednesday Weekly: Sine Die Edition
    • May 5

    Wednesday Weekly: Sine Die Edition

    At midnight last night, the 2022 legislative session came to a close. A big THANK YOU to all the legislative leaders who have championed...
    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...
    Ed Committee Considers Teacher Shortages; Magnets and Open Choice to Address Racial Segregation
    • Mar 23

    Ed Committee Considers Teacher Shortages; Magnets and Open Choice to Address Racial Segregation

    Ed Committee Considers Studies on Teacher Shortages It was another marathon public hearing day for the Education Committee on Monday....
    The Condition of CT Ed; Ed Committee Approves Sheff; Higher Ed Committee Tackles College Access
    • Mar 9

    The Condition of CT Ed; Ed Committee Approves Sheff; Higher Ed Committee Tackles College Access

    The Condition of Education in CT On March 2nd, Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker submitted to the State Board of...
    ERN CT 2022 Policy Priorities
    • Feb 9

    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...
    Open Choice Debate in Darien, State Models Student-Centered Funding, Falling Suspensions Kids
    • Jan 19

    Open Choice Debate in Darien, State Models Student-Centered Funding, Falling Suspensions Kids

    Open Choice Debate in Darien On Monday, the CT Post covered a growing disagreement between various Darien stakeholders regarding the...
    This week’s sine die edition looks at what has been accomplished for students
    • Jun 10, 2021

    This week’s sine die edition looks at what has been accomplished for students

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Approps Budget; New Application Process for Federal COVID Relief; + Ending Non-Medical Vax Exemption
    • Apr 28, 2021

    Approps Budget; New Application Process for Federal COVID Relief; + Ending Non-Medical Vax Exemption

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Response to Governor’s Budget: Federal Relief Should Supplement State Ed Investments, Not Replace
    • 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...
    What the Gov’s Budget Says About Our Values, Biden on Reopening Schools, + College Affordability
    • 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...
    The start of the 2021 legislative session, affordable housing efforts, and Georgia going blue
    • 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...
    ERN CT 2021 Policy Priorities
    • Jan 6, 2021

    ERN CT 2021 Policy Priorities

    Download the PDF here. The Right to Read Identify and approve K-5 reading programs for all districts based on the Science of Reading....
    A vote advances immunization exemptions, phonics debates in CT, BPRC holds a hearing, and more
    • Feb 26, 2020

    A vote advances immunization exemptions, phonics debates in CT, BPRC holds a hearing, and more

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    ERN CT Testimony Before the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
    • Feb 25, 2020

    ERN CT Testimony Before the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus

    Testimony Before the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Amy Dowell, Connecticut State Director Education Reform Now Connecticut February 25,...
    ERN CT RELEASE: Response to Governor’s Budget Adjustments
    • Feb 5, 2020

    ERN CT RELEASE: Response to Governor’s Budget Adjustments

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 5, 2020 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | Amy@edreformnow.org Education Reform Now CT Responds to Governor’s Budget...
    ERN CT RELEASE: Education Reform Now CT Unveils 2020 
‘Equity in Education’ Agenda
    • Jan 30, 2020

    ERN CT RELEASE: Education Reform Now CT Unveils 2020 ‘Equity in Education’ Agenda

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 30, 2020 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | Amy@edreformnow.org Education Reform Now CT Unveils 2020 ‘Equity in...
    Our Ed Equity Agenda, affordable housing gains traction, + increases to costs for state universities
    • Jan 29, 2020

    Our Ed Equity Agenda, affordable housing gains traction, + increases to costs for state universities

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Setting our legislative agenda, the Sheff settlement, and results of the Special Elections
    • Jan 15, 2020

    Setting our legislative agenda, the Sheff settlement, and results of the Special Elections

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    [Mention] "CT charter school advocacy group rebrands amid education reform debate"
    • Jan 10, 2020

    [Mention] "CT charter school advocacy group rebrands amid education reform debate"

    By Brian Zahn “Although NECSN would not comment on its legislative priorities, Education Reform Now Connecticut State Director Amy Dowell...
    [Amy's "CT NewsJunkie" Op Ed]: "The Numbers Tell A Different Story for Students"
    • Jan 10, 2020

    [Amy's "CT NewsJunkie" Op Ed]: "The Numbers Tell A Different Story for Students"

    By Amy Dowell “...we set out to study where Democratic voters’ priorities lay on many issues related to children and families, issues...
    ERN CT 2020 Policy Priorities
    • Jan 2, 2020

    ERN CT 2020 Policy Priorities

    Fair Access to High Quality: Expand the Open Choice program, which allows students to attend school in any participating district within...
    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...
    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 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...
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