“I think what I’m hearing is we need to bring the constituency in, in setting the goals up front…” ~Board President Elizabeth C. Brown (D), 8 years on the Board of Education “I’m not pleased with it. I look forward… Read More ›
education advocacy
Malloy’s Veto: Let It Stand, Public Act No. 18-89 Hurts More Than It Helps!
Malloy’s veto allows our lawmakers to complete the difficult task of constructing meaningful and comprehensive legislation during a full session in 2019… If we are serious about increasing educational access for all children, closing all opportunity gaps, and ending the school-to-prison pipeline our elected officials who have expressed a sincere desire to promote education equity should allow the veto to stand…
Historic REIS Legislation Passed the House and Senate!!!
On May 9, 2018, SB 256 cleared the House of Representatives. This is historic-landmark legislation. Public Act 18-78 makes Racial and Ethnic Impact Statements available to any legislator in any committee.
Lessons Learned: Advocacy, Resistance & Hiring the Next Superintendent
We are moving forward. We are excited about the increased level of awareness in our community about education equity or the lack of it. We have been and continue to be motivated as well as passionately committed to challenging systems of oppression. … Read More ›