Feb 9ERN CT 2022 Policy PrioritiesThe 2022 policy priorities for our affiliate, ERN CT, are designed to promote great educational opportunities and achievement for all by...
Dec 21, 20212021: A Year in ReviewWe are always trying to look toward the future, and most importantly what impact we can make for Connecticut students. But for today,...
Mar 31, 2021ERN CT: Investing Connecticut’s Relief Funding from the American Rescue PlanRealistic, Effective, and Targeted Strategies for the State and Local Districts In March, 2021, the US Department of Education announced...
Mar 24, 2021ERN CT Briefing on Education Funding Through the American Rescue PlanClick here for a PPT of the briefing.
Jan 13, 20214 GOALS FOR CONNECTICUT’S 2021 FEDERAL COVID RELIEF FUNDSAt long last, Connecticut is anticipated to receive another infusion of federal pandemic relief funds to stabilize K-12 schools in the...
Dec 23, 2020A Year in Review: Connecticut Education and Equity in 2020The year 2020 will always be defined by COVID 19, and because of it, the Connecticut education landscape has shifted dramatically in just...
Oct 19, 2020ERNA CT and PPP PollA new Public Policy Polling survey commissioned by Education Reform Now Advocacy CT finds that Connecticut voters are split on whether...
Sep 1, 2020Steady Habits, Stagnant Results: CT Solutions for Equity & Excellence in LiteracyIn CT, literacy is a struggle for all students, not only students from traditionally under-served populations. We have to do better.
Jun 16, 2020Effective Education Recovery Strategies from Other StatesERN CT recommends that Connecticut promptly establish requirements so that local districts can benchmark their responses against a statewide
Apr 22, 2020GOALS 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, 2020Early Update on Implications of the Federal Stimulus PackageThe third federal stimulus package, signed by the President on Friday, March 27th, includes $30.75 billion for Education Stabilization Fund.
Jan 22, 2020The MORE Act: ERN CT's Proposal to link affordable housing opportunity to educational opportunityThe Problem: Families with children often decide where they will live based on the quality of the public school options in a community....
Jan 2, 2020ERN CT 2020 Policy PrioritiesFair Access to High Quality: Expand the Open Choice program, which allows students to attend school in any participating district within...
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...
Dec 19, 2019ERNA CT and PPP Poll on Ed Policy IssuesA new Public Policy Polling survey commissioned by Education Reform Now Advocacy CT finds that a large majority – 71% - support providing...
Dec 11, 2019Guidance Toward GraduationLast 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, 2019Less for More: Low Rates of Completion and High Costs at Connecticut's Four-Year CollegesWhen families invest time and resources in pursuing higher education, they deserve to know their investments are likely to result in...
Oct 2, 2019Housing Opportunity = Education OpportunityEquity 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, 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...
Jun 3, 20195 Quick Takeaways on the CT State Biennial BudgetOn 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, 2019Immunization: CT families deserve to know their children are safe in school2019 saw measles cases reported here in CT. Many schools also have low vaccination rates. Here's a 1-pgr on school immunization!
May 8, 2019Municipal ElectionsAs 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, 2019Open 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, 2019Expanding Open ChoiceAn enhancement to district regionalization proposals, aimed at increasing options for students and addressing declining enrollment...