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Six Prominent Connecticut Education and Business Groups to Announce Common Goals for 2012 Legislative Session
February 14, 2012 • Press ReleasesHARTFORD, CT – In an unprecedented display of unity, six of the state’s leading education and business organizations joined together to announce their shared priorities for the 2012 legislative session….
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CAPSS, CAS, CABE, CBIA, CCER, ConnCAN Joint Statement of Legislative Goals
February 14, 2012 • Press ReleasesEvery student in Connecticut has a right to a high-quality education, regardless of his or her race, ethnicity, wealth, or zip code. Unfortunately, every student in Connecticut is not receiving…
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Response to the Release of Governor Malloy’s Plan to Attract, Develop and Retain High-Achieving Teachers and School Leaders
February 8, 2012 • Press ReleasesNEW HAVEN, CT – “The Connecticut Council for Education Reform (CCER) supports Governor Malloy’s plan to significantly change and improve the way in which Connecticut attracts, develops and retains effective…
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Response to Governor Malloy’s Session-Opening Address: CCER Reacts to Governor’s Proposals to Reform Education Cost Sharing Formula and Teacher Tenure System
February 8, 2012 • Press ReleasesNEW HAVEN, CT – “For those of us who have worked to bring the interests and actions of top leaders in business, government, and education to bear on resolving the…
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CPTV Debuts Compelling Three-Part Documentary That Showcases Models for Improving Connecticut’s Public School System
February 6, 2012 • Press ReleasesNEW HAVEN, CT – On Thursday, February 9th at 8:30 pm, Connecticut Public Television will premiere a three-part series called Great Expectations: Raising Educational Achievement. This in-depth, behind-the-scenes film takes…
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Response to the Release of Governor Malloy’s Plan to Turnaround Connecticut’s Lowest-Achieving Schools
February 6, 2012 • Press ReleasesNEW HAVEN, CT – “The Connecticut Council for Education Reform believes that the Malloy Administration is taking another step in the right direction with today’s announcement of a proposal to…
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Response to the Release of Governor Malloy’s Charter School Initiative
February 6, 2012 • Press ReleasesNEW HAVEN, CT – “The Connecticut Council for Education Reform is encouraged by Governor Malloy¹s proposal to expand the availability of high-quality school models, including traditional schools, magnets, charters, and…
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Connecticut Council for Education Reform Statement on Gov. Malloy’s Early Childhood Education Plan
February 2, 2012 • Press ReleasesNEW HAVEN, CT – “The Connecticut Council for Education Reform commends Governor Malloy for addressing early childhood education as part of his comprehensive plan for the reform of Connecticut’s education…
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Connecticut Council for Education Reform Announces 2012 Legislative Priorities: New Executive Director, Board Members and $3 Million Donation from First Niagara also Announced
January 26, 2012 • Press ReleasesHARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Education Reform (CCER), a non-profit organization representing business and civic leaders, outlined its legislative priorities today. CCER’s mission is to represent the business…
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CCER Statement on the Proposed Restructuring of the State Department of Education
January 19, 2012 • Press ReleasesThe Connecticut Council for Education Reform (CCER) supports Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor’s efforts to reorganize the State Department of Education. Not only does this new structure align with the education…
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Vermont Deputy Education Commissioner Named Executive Director of Connecticut Council for Education Reform
January 4, 2012 • Press ReleasesInnovative education leader Rae Ann Knopf to take the reins of new education advocacy group NEW HAVEN, CT – The Connecticut Council for Education Reform (CCER) today named Rae Ann…
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Response to the Release of the Connecticut Education Association’s Plan for Education Reform
January 3, 2012 • Press ReleasesNEW HAVEN, CT – The Connecticut Council for Education Reform is encouraged that the CEA is embracing reform of our education system and we congratulate them for moving forward with…
