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    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...
    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,...
    Ed on the Ballot on Election Night, COVID Vaccines Cleared for 5+, Teacher Turnover in Hartford
    • Nov 3, 2021

    Ed on the Ballot on Election Night, COVID Vaccines Cleared for 5+, Teacher Turnover in Hartford

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Mental Health Emergency for Kids, Pre-Covid NAEP Results Disappoint, + CT Leads on Childhood Vax
    • Oct 20, 2021

    Mental Health Emergency for Kids, Pre-Covid NAEP Results Disappoint, + CT Leads on Childhood Vax

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    CT Mirror: California is mandating the COVID vaccine for kids. Could Connecticut be next?
    • Oct 15, 2021

    CT Mirror: California is mandating the COVID vaccine for kids. Could Connecticut be next?

    By JENNA CARLESSO AND ADRIA WATSON Amy Dowell, state director for Democrats for Education Reform, a political nonprofit, said a mandate...
    CT Extends Mask Mandate, Weighs Teacher Vax Mandate, + Part 2 of ‘Assessment Bootcamp'
    • Aug 18, 2021

    CT Extends Mask Mandate, Weighs Teacher Vax Mandate, + Part 2 of ‘Assessment Bootcamp'

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    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...
    ERN CT Testimony Before Public Health Committee on removing nonmedical exemptions to vaccines
    • Feb 11, 2021

    ERN CT Testimony Before Public Health Committee on removing nonmedical exemptions to vaccines

    Testimony Before the Public Health Committee of the General Assembly Amy Dowell, CT State Director of Education Reform Now CT February...
    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 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...
    Wednesday Weekly: A Year in Review
    • 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...
    Federal ESSA Funding for CT Schools, Vaccination Policy, and Funding Equity in 2021
    • Dec 16, 2020

    Federal ESSA Funding for CT Schools, Vaccination Policy, and Funding Equity in 2021

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Back to School Media Coverage and Vaccine Distribution Met With Skepticism.
    • Sep 16, 2020

    Back to School Media Coverage and Vaccine Distribution Met With Skepticism.

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Removing vaccine exemptions, absentee voting during the pandemic, + disbanding of Dalio partnership
    • May 27, 2020

    Removing vaccine exemptions, absentee voting during the pandemic, + disbanding of Dalio partnership

    On the roster this week: growing support to remove non-medical vaccine exemptions, absentee voting during the pandemic, and the disbanding o
    First 30 days of the legislative session; and exploring CT’s preparedness for the census
    • Mar 4, 2020

    First 30 days of the legislative session; and exploring CT’s preparedness for the census

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    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 Statement On Committee Vote to Repeal Vaccine Exemptions
    • Feb 25, 2020

    ERN CT Statement On Committee Vote to Repeal Vaccine Exemptions

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 25, 2020 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | Amy@edreformnow.org Statement from ERN CT On Committee Vote to Repeal...
    Tackling vaccine exemptions, the "reading wars," and ongoing ed mentions on the presidential trail
    • Feb 19, 2020

    Tackling vaccine exemptions, the "reading wars," and ongoing ed mentions on the presidential trail

    This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized...
    Release: ERN CT Testifies in Favor of Immunization Bill
    • Feb 19, 2020

    Release: ERN CT Testifies in Favor of Immunization Bill

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 19, 2020 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | Amy@edreformnow.org Education Reform Now CT Testifies in Favor of...
    Legislators tackle immunizations, Trump's budget cuts, + ongoing ed mentions on presidential trail
    • Feb 12, 2020

    Legislators tackle immunizations, Trump's budget cuts, + ongoing ed mentions on presidential trail

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