DFER CT: Wednesday Weekly 2.13.19
February 13, 2019This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links to recent articles. This week’s stories: Governor Lamont on the state budget, a more nuanced discussion of regionalization, and school infrastructure spending. The Calm Before the Budget This week, Governor Ned
DFER CT: Wednesday Weekly 2/6/19
February 6, 2019This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links to recent articles. This week’s stories: the new faces in ed policy, news on regionalization, and some quick local stories. An Early Look at the Legislative Session There are a lot
DFER CT Playbook: The Changing Faces of Education Policy-making
February 5, 2019With more than 25% new members to the General Assembly, two new Education Committee Co-chairs, an anticipated new Education Commissioner, a new budget secretary, and a new Governor, some old ideas might now be new again and ready for action. Choosing a New Education Commissioner & State Board of Education Many more new faces are
DFER CT Wednesday Weekly: January 30, 2019
January 30, 2019This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links to recent articles. This week’s stories: Regionalizing Connecticut, a visit from DeVos, and the impact of the LA teacher strike on charters. Regionalization in the Land of Steady Habits? In case
DFER CT Wednesday Weekly: January 23, 2019
January 23, 2019This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links to recent articles. This week: differing visions for public education among Democrats, municipal races for mayor, and National School Choice Week. Democratic Divisions In light of recent teacher strikes, the New
DFER CT Wednesday Weekly: January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links to recent articles. This week: the Education Committee convenes, a push for early voting, and Jahana Hayes’ new House appointment. 1st Ed Committee Convening at the LOB Today is the first
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DFER CT Congratulates New Chairs of Ed Committee
DATE: January 16, 2019 CONTACT: Amy Dowell | amy@dfer.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DFER CT Congratulates New Chairs of Ed Committee Connecticut – Today, January 16, 2019, Democrats for Education Reform CT congratulated Senator Douglas McCrory and Representative Robert Sanchez on being named as Co-Chairs of the Education Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly on the morning
DFER CT Wednesday Weekly: January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links to recent articles. This week: a new Governor and General Assembly is sworn into office, we look back at the Malloy legacy on education, and we congratulate DFER ally Rep. Bobby
DFER CT Playbook: Inauguration Day 2019 Primer
January 8, 2019DFER CT Playbook: Inauguration Day 2019 Primer What Should I Expect Tomorrow? In short, a lot of excitement and lofty vision. This includes the new Governor and Lt. Governor who will make their mark on the state through the inaugural activities, the new staff moving in to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of the
DFER CT Wednesday Weekly: December 19, 2018
December 19, 2018This weekly segment by Democrats for Education Reform CT looks at the top education stories Democrats are watching, providing bite-sized analysis and links to recent articles. This week: a call for Democrats to lead on education in 2019, the Lamont/Bysiewicz education transition committee meeting, and federal school discipline. Progressive Values Should Mean Change for
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