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    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...
    2021: A Year in Review
    • 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,...
    ERN CT: Investing Connecticut’s Relief Funding from the American Rescue Plan
    • Mar 31, 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...
    ERN CT Briefing on Education Funding Through the American Rescue Plan
    • Mar 24, 2021

    ERN CT Briefing on Education Funding Through the American Rescue Plan

    Click here for a PPT of the briefing.
    4 GOALS FOR CONNECTICUT’S 2021 FEDERAL COVID RELIEF FUNDS
    • 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...
    A Year in Review: Connecticut Education and Equity in 2020
    • 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...
    ERNA CT and PPP Poll
    • 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...
    Steady Habits, Stagnant Results: CT Solutions for Equity & Excellence in Literacy
    • 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.
    Effective Education Recovery Strategies from Other States
    • 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
    GOALS FOR A 2020 CT EDUCATION RECOVERY PLAN
    • 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...
    Early Update on Implications of the Federal Stimulus Package
    • 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.
    The MORE Act: ERN CT's Proposal to link affordable housing opportunity to educational opportunity
    • 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....
    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...
    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...
    Guidance Toward Graduation
    • 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...
    Less for More: Low Rates of Completion and High Costs at Connecticut's Four-Year Colleges
    • 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...
    Housing Opportunity = Education Opportunity
    • 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...
    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...
    5 Quick Takeaways on the CT State Biennial Budget
    • 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,...
    Immunization: CT families deserve to know their children are safe in school
    • 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!
    Municipal Elections
    • May 8, 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...
    Open Choice: An Opportunity to Reverse Declines in Student Enrollment
    • 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...
    Expanding Open Choice
    • Mar 7, 2019

    Expanding Open Choice

    An enhancement to district regionalization proposals, aimed at increasing options for students and addressing declining enrollment...
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