If you have been paying attention, you know the buzz on Connecticut is a bit mixed right now. The list of ills includes, among other things, budget woes and workforce…

Last week, Education Reform Now CT released a report titled Less for More. It examines graduation rates from 22 of Connecticut’s 27 four-year bachelor degree granting programs as compared to similarly situated…

As ReadyCT continues to advance career-connected learning, we continue to learn about interesting pockets of career-connected learning efforts happening across Connecticut. Example: last June, the third graders at Silver Lane…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   ReadyCT was formerly known as CCER, the Connecticut Council for Education Reform, and steadfastly maintains that ZIP codes must not determine student outcomes or limit access…

At ReadyCT, we have designed and delivered several professional development series for school and district leaders. Why? Because leadership in education comes with a unique set of ever-changing challenges, and…

Earlier this month, and just days into the new school year, the CT State Department of Education (CSDE) released the results from last year’s Smarter Balanced (SB) testing. There was…

Just yesterday, Education Week published a piece related to “Quality Counts 2019” — its annual national ranking of school systems — and Connecticut fared well. Specifically, with an overall score…

This week, public school students across the state of Connecticut are returning to the classroom. Each new school year brings back into focus the potential of every student and our…

By Shannon Marimón Lawmakers are charged with solving problems by enacting laws that promote statewide success, and the passage of SB-957 does exactly that. Specifically, the 2019 session closed with legislation that…

By Shannon Marimón As lawmakers and advocates continue to address a wide range of statewide education issues this legislative session, we must remain mindful of a hard truth: For far…