We are the business and civic advocates for comprehensive reform efforts to close
the achievement gap while raising academic outcomes for all students in Connecticut.
the achievement gap while raising academic outcomes for all students in Connecticut.
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Connecticut has one of the largest achievement gaps between low-income students and non-low-income students. Here’s our plan on how to help close it. LEARN MORE
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05/21/12 – High School Graduation Task Force Meeting
1:00 pm in Room 1A of the LOB Open to the public. LEARN MORE
1:00 pm in Room 1A of the LOB Open to the public. LEARN MORE
FROM OUR BLOG
A Look at Key Elements of Connecticut’s Education Reform Bill
Connecticut’s Year of Education Reform produced a landmark education reform bill. Senate Bill 458 mandates the type of integrated changes that will help Connecticut to close its achievement gap while raising academic outcomes for all students. A summary of key elements of Senate Bill 458 is below. The full bill can be found here and an analysis of the bill by the [...] GO NOW
Connecticut’s Year of Education Reform produced a landmark education reform bill. Senate Bill 458 mandates the type of integrated changes that will help Connecticut to close its achievement gap while raising academic outcomes for all students. A summary of key elements of Senate Bill 458 is below. The full bill can be found here and an analysis of the bill by the [...] GO NOW
Connecticut General Assembly Passes Landmark Education Reform Bill
“We have achieved change, and our children will benefit.” - Governor Dannel P. Malloy The Connecticut Council for Education Reform applauds Governor Malloy for his leadership in delivering on his six education reform principles that were outlined in December, and for truly making 2012 the year of education reform. Due to the tireless efforts and leadership [...] GO NOW
“We have achieved change, and our children will benefit.” - Governor Dannel P. Malloy The Connecticut Council for Education Reform applauds Governor Malloy for his leadership in delivering on his six education reform principles that were outlined in December, and for truly making 2012 the year of education reform. Due to the tireless efforts and leadership [...] GO NOW
Turning Around Connecticut’s Low-Achieving Schools; A Leadership Challenge
Ramani Ayer is vice-chair of the CT Council for Education Reform and retired chairman & CEO of The Hartford Financial Services Group. With 135 schools that have been designated as “In Need of Improvement” for five or more years, it is imperative that Connecticut develop a framework for turning around our low-achieving schools. In February, [...] GO NOW
Ramani Ayer is vice-chair of the CT Council for Education Reform and retired chairman & CEO of The Hartford Financial Services Group. With 135 schools that have been designated as “In Need of Improvement” for five or more years, it is imperative that Connecticut develop a framework for turning around our low-achieving schools. In February, [...] GO NOW
LATEST NEWS & REPORTS
CBIA – Education Reform in Connecticut: Waiting Since 1993
In 1993, CBIA aired the following TV spot outlining the need for education reform in Connecticut. Two decades have passed and today, too many of our children are denied the opportunity for a great education. How long do we wait to act? Are we going to talk for another 20 years? How many more studies [...] LEARN MORE
In 1993, CBIA aired the following TV spot outlining the need for education reform in Connecticut. Two decades have passed and today, too many of our children are denied the opportunity for a great education. How long do we wait to act? Are we going to talk for another 20 years? How many more studies [...] LEARN MORE
OUR REPORT: “Every child should have a chance to be exceptional. Without exception.”
Read our comprehensive plan, released in 2010, for closing Connecticut’s achievement gap while raising academic achievement for all students. LEARN MORE
Read our comprehensive plan, released in 2010, for closing Connecticut’s achievement gap while raising academic achievement for all students. LEARN MORE
NEW: “2012: The Year for Education Reform” – Governor Malloy’s Proposal for Education Reform in 2012
Read the Governor’s full proposal for the 2012 legislative session, which was distributed subsequent to his State of the State address on February 8, 2012. LEARN MORE
Read the Governor’s full proposal for the 2012 legislative session, which was distributed subsequent to his State of the State address on February 8, 2012. LEARN MORE