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Jul 21

Federal House Bill Threatens Charters + CT Back-to-School COVID Precautions Still a Work in Progress

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

Jun 17

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 10

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...

May 19

Superintendents Endorse Right to Read; Need a Plan for Relief Funds; + Anniversary of Brown v. Board

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

Apr 28

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...

Mar 2

ERN CT Testimony Before Education Committee on School Funding Legislation

Testimony Before the Education Committee Amy Dowell, Connecticut State Director Education Reform Now Connecticut March 3, 2021 Re: ...

Feb 10

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...

Feb 10

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...

Jan 6

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...

Jan 6

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....

Dec 23, 2020

Wednesday Weekly: A Year in Review

In our last newsletter of 2020, we selected the top stories from each month in a timeline to explore how Connecticut’s conversation about...

Jul 15, 2020

Coalition work on desegregating CT and a national education platform

On the roster this week: coalition work on desegregating CT and a national education platform.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 16, 2019

New Poll Asks Democrats About Public Education, Vaccinations, Housing, and More

DATE: December 16, 2019 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | amy@dfer.org New Poll Asks Democrats About Public Education, Vaccinations, Housing, and...

Nov 27, 2019

Thanksgiving Edition - Just the links to the latest, and charities doing great work for kids

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

Federal House Bill Threatens Charters + CT Back-to-School COVID Precautions Still a Work in Progress

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

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

Superintendents Endorse Right to Read; Need a Plan for Relief Funds; + Anniversary of Brown v. Board

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

ERN CT Testimony Before Education Committee on School Funding Legislation

Response to Governor’s Budget: Federal Relief Should Supplement State Ed Investments, Not Replace

What the Gov’s Budget Says About Our Values, Biden on Reopening Schools, + College Affordability

The start of the 2021 legislative session, affordable housing efforts, and Georgia going blue

ERN CT 2021 Policy Priorities

Wednesday Weekly: A Year in Review

Coalition work on desegregating CT and a national education platform

ERN CT Testimony Before the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus

ERN CT RELEASE: Response to Governor’s Budget Adjustments

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

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

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

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

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

ERN CT 2020 Policy Priorities

End of Year Report

ERNA CT and PPP Poll on Ed Policy Issues

New Poll Asks Democrats About Public Education, Vaccinations, Housing, and More

Thanksgiving Edition - Just the links to the latest, and charities doing great work for kids

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