Connecticut’s state budget dedicated millions of new dollars to public education this year, so why are so many towns struggling to fund their schools?
On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk education funding with New Haven Federation of Teachers President Leslie Blatteau. They discuss why new approaches are needed when it comes to investing in public schools and why slow and steady doesn’t cut it when it comes to ensuring the best for Connecticut children.
Blatteau, who also serves as Pre-K to 12 Divisional Vice President for AFT Connecticut, says that due to the slow phase in of Education Cost Sharing dollars, New Haven lost $90 million over a five-year period.
“Think of what that money could have meant to New Haven students and educators,” she says. “We’re the land of steady habits, and we pride ourselves on the slow role. Let’s make a decision and be bold. Let’s take action so that kids don’t have to wait 12 years to see a district fully funded for their little cousins.”
Listen to the entire episode below or wherever you get your podcasts.
