Setting the Record Straight
Prepared by Abacus Associates, researchers in Northampton, MA Using 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, the Connecticut Council for Education Reform (CCER) made the argument this week that…
New Teachers Learn About Participating in Democratic Process
Legislative lessons taught at CEA conference “Governor Malloy was supportive of education in Stamford, and teachers supported him in the election. Now we are asking, ‘what happened?’” said Stamford teacher…
CEA Continues to Share Teachers’ Views About Reform Done Right
As the legislature debates education reform for Connecticut and many parties weigh in, CEA continues to speak out and share teachers’ views about what works to improve education for our…
Teacher of the Year Tells Governor His Plan is Hurting Teacher Morale
2012 Connecticut Teacher of the Year David Bosso of Berlin told Governor Malloy during a town hall meeting last night, that his proposal affects teacher morale and is demoralizing. Bosso…
New Education Committee Bill Aims to Get Reform Done Right, but More Work Is Needed
Governor not backing down on his education reform plan Everything is written in pencil right now—that’s the way one legislator characterized Substitute Senate Bill 24, now being considered by the…
WTNH Asks Viewers to Ask the Governor Questions on Ed Reform
WTNH is hosting an opportunity for Connecticut residents to Ask the Governor questions about education reform on April 3. Read the press release below to find out how to ask…
Writers Continue to Draw Attention to Issues in SB 24
Several news outlets have published pieces in recent days by writers drawing attention to important areas of concern in the Governor’s Education Bill #24. In the Stamford Advocate, “Bill takes…
Only Two Days Before Education Committee Votes
There are only two days left before the Education Committee is scheduled to act on the Governor’s Education Bill #24. Teachers traveled to Hartford today to meet with their legislators…
Teachers Not Alone in Trying to Shape Education Reform Legislation
Business-backed groups, charters, and other privately funded organizations are lobbying legislators aggressively to act on their behalf, and pass the Governor’s Education Bill #24. Yesterday, some members of these groups appeared…
Malloy Calls His Reform Scary at Latest Town Hall Meeting
Governor Dannel P. Malloy told a crowd of more than 400 people at his education town hall-style meeting yesterday at Walsh Elementary School in Waterbury that the reform plan he…