CT is among the most economically and racially segregated states in the country, and that segregation is written directly into how we fund public education.
Daniel Pearson
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One size doesn’t fit all: Why CT’s school funding model is failing
Connecticut needs a long-term, student-centered funding model that goes beyond temporary fixes and directs resources where they’re needed most.
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CT schools are still waiting on the promises of funding
As pandemic funding disappears from classrooms, the Connecticut legislature must step up its efforts with the Education Cost Sharing formula.
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Last year’s school funding win was only the beginning. Here’s what CT needs to do now.
The evidence is clear, if the money is put into the proper programming, public schools across the state could improve.
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We can do more to address the inequity existing in CT schools
This legislative session presents us with a unique opportunity to rectify the inequity existing throughout Connecticut schools.
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Let’s seize the opportunity to fully fund education in Connecticut
Connecticut has a massive racial funding gap of over $700 million dollars and we need to address this by expediting the ECS phase-in.
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It is long past due that we fully fund education
Passing the children’s mental health bills is a step in the right direction toward equitable education, but the legislation cannot succeed without full funding in all districts.
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Without fully funding education, we cannot create lasting change
What will happen in Connecticut school districts once the American Rescue Plan funds run out?