Mapping Tool Provides a Framework to Create or Expand K-12 Computer Science Instruction —- HARTFORD, CT — Through the generous support of Infosys Foundation USA, ReadyCT is pleased to announce…

To better support distance learning, on May 26, 2020, nearly 100 seventh grade students picked up an Amazon Fire tablet at Bailey Middle School, courtesy of a generous Amazon donation….

It’s time to develop a statewide remote learning system

In 2015, we have a list of legislative priorities and a list of administrative priorities. Our legislative priorities, which fall into six broad categories, outline statutory changes that are needed…

In the past, we’ve talked about the need to overhaul how Connecticut funds its public schools. Across the country, policymakers and educators are thinking about how we can do a…

Yesterday, we attended the launch of the TIME Collaborative at Roger Sherman Elementary School. Because we’re so excited about the promise of this program, we wanted to share our experience…

By: Jeffrey Villar As a parent, former superintendent, professional educator for the past two decades, and a Connecticut citizen–I am alarmed by the misinformation campaign that has been perpetuated about…

… for our 2014 Best Practices Forum. Time is running out, and we have limited spots left! Click the images below to learn about some of the event’s highlights! Click…

Lately, we’ve been looking at policy in action in each of our 6 recommendation areas. We’ve already looked at the use of longitudinal data systems to drive accountability, and a teacher’s perspective on the Common Core. Now, let’s take…

The Connecticut Council for Education Reform (CCER) is a statewide non-profit 501(c)3 organization, formed in 2011, that represents business and civic leaders who support comprehensive education reform efforts to close…

A new Global Strategy Group poll finds that Connecticut voters are not willing to sacrifice progress on education reform, even in the midst of difficult budget decisions. Read more here!

INTRODUCTION Every student in Connecticut, regardless of their zip code, deserves a world-class education. That is the clear message and ongoing commitment of a partnership formed by our organizations, which…