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...
- Dec 21, 2021
2021: A Year in Review
We are always trying to look toward the future, and most importantly what impact we can make for Connecticut students. But for today,...
- Mar 30, 2021
ERN CT: Investing Connecticut’s Relief Funding from the American Rescue Plan
Realistic, Effective, and Targeted Strategies for the State and Local Districts In March, 2021, the US Department of Education announced...
- Mar 24, 2021
ERN CT Briefing on Education Funding Through the American Rescue Plan
Click here for a PPT of the briefing.
- 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...
- Dec 23, 2020
A Year in Review: Connecticut Education and Equity in 2020
The year 2020 will always be defined by COVID 19, and because of it, the Connecticut education landscape has shifted dramatically in just...
- Oct 19, 2020
ERNA CT and PPP Poll
A new Public Policy Polling survey commissioned by Education Reform Now Advocacy CT finds that Connecticut voters are split on whether...
- Sep 1, 2020
Steady Habits, Stagnant Results: CT Solutions for Equity & Excellence in Literacy
In CT, literacy is a struggle for all students, not only students from traditionally under-served populations. We have to do better.
- Jun 16, 2020
Effective Education Recovery Strategies from Other States
ERN CT recommends that Connecticut promptly establish requirements so that local districts can benchmark their responses against a statewide
- Apr 22, 2020
GOALS FOR A 2020 CT EDUCATION RECOVERY PLAN
Planning now is the best way to give districts an opportunity to prepare for when it’s finally time to head back to school. That’s why...
- Apr 2, 2020
Early Update on Implications of the Federal Stimulus Package
The third federal stimulus package, signed by the President on Friday, March 27th, includes $30.75 billion for Education Stabilization Fund.
- Jan 22, 2020
The MORE Act: ERN CT's Proposal to link affordable housing opportunity to educational opportunity
The Problem: Families with children often decide where they will live based on the quality of the public school options in a community....
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Dec 11, 2019
Guidance Toward Graduation
Last month’s release of the Education Reform Now CT report, Less for More: Low Rates of Completion and High Costs at Connecticut's...
- Nov 12, 2019
Less for More: Low Rates of Completion and High Costs at Connecticut's Four-Year Colleges
When families invest time and resources in pursuing higher education, they deserve to know their investments are likely to result in...
- Oct 2, 2019
Housing Opportunity = Education Opportunity
Equity in education is not only about the financial resources in a school district or the dollars that flow to a classroom. Access to...
- 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 3, 2019
5 Quick Takeaways on the CT State Biennial Budget
On Sunday night the state budget was released. We expect it to be voted on in the House of Representatives in the next few hours,...
- May 15, 2019
Immunization: CT families deserve to know their children are safe in school
2019 saw measles cases reported here in CT. Many schools also have low vaccination rates. Here's a 1-pgr on school immunization!
- May 7, 2019
Municipal Elections
As you’ve read in our DFER CT Playbooks over the last 18 months, local elections come down to tactics and execution. There is a great...
- Apr 16, 2019
Open Choice: An Opportunity to Reverse Declines in Student Enrollment
This year, one of DFER CT’s priorities is to foster a substantive dialogue on shared services and interdistrict cooperation. As we’ve...
- Mar 7, 2019
Expanding Open Choice
An enhancement to district regionalization proposals, aimed at increasing options for students and addressing declining enrollment...