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Does Connecticut Ever Follow Through? Another Reform Voted Down Before It’s Implemented
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Does Connecticut Ever Follow Through? Another Reform Voted Down Before It’s Implemented

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State Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher’s sweeping ruling last fall in the CCJEF v. Rell case was supposed to be a “game-changer.”  It was supposed “upend” Connecticut’s dysfunctional school system, but it seems the legislature is determined to continue business as usual. To see what I mean, look no further than the General Assembly’s unanimous decision to push forward a bill that loosens… Continue reading Does Connecticut Ever Follow Through? Another Reform Voted Down Before It’s Implemented

On The Parent Express Trail: Two State Legislators Discuss Education Priorities Going Into 2017 Session
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On The Parent Express Trail: Two State Legislators Discuss Education Priorities Going Into 2017 Session

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Tomorrow begins the legislative session for the Connecticut General Assembly. This year will be an important one. With both the CCJEF decision and budget deficit looming, it’s likely there will be major education decision on the table. Two weeks ago, during the Connecticut Parents Union parent express bus tour I sat down briefly with two… Continue reading On The Parent Express Trail: Two State Legislators Discuss Education Priorities Going Into 2017 Session

New Quinnipiac Poll Shows a Rise in Approval of Malloy’s Education Policy
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New Quinnipiac Poll Shows a Rise in Approval of Malloy’s Education Policy

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The results of a new Quinnipiac University poll shows, contrary to what a certain irate blogger has been spouting, Governor Malloy’s approval rating for education is on the rise. According to a press release sent out this morning, “voters approve 45 – 39 percent of the way he is handling education.” As education news site… Continue reading New Quinnipiac Poll Shows a Rise in Approval of Malloy’s Education Policy

Lecker Spouts Closed-Minded Rhetoric about Bronx Charter School for Excellence
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Lecker Spouts Closed-Minded Rhetoric about Bronx Charter School for Excellence

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Last Friday the Stamford Advocate featured another masterpiece of deception by irate activist lawyer and sometimes irate education columnist Wendy Lecker. In this wonderful example of closed-mindedness, Lecker attacks Bronx Charter School for Excellence (BCSE), a highly successful, award-winning charter school, which has applied to the state Department of Education to open an elementary school… Continue reading Lecker Spouts Closed-Minded Rhetoric about Bronx Charter School for Excellence