Tag: Gov. Dannel Malloy

CCJEF Update: State Supreme Court Denies Motion To Expedite Landmark Funding Trial Appeal
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CCJEF Update: State Supreme Court Denies Motion To Expedite Landmark Funding Trial Appeal

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It looks like the appeal for CCJEF v. Rell won’t be resolved in time for the end of the state legislative session. Last month, in an unusual move, the State Attorney General George Jepsen, filed a motion requesting the State Supreme Court expedite the appeals process for the landmark CCJEF school funding lawsuit. In the motion,… Continue reading CCJEF Update: State Supreme Court Denies Motion To Expedite Landmark Funding Trial Appeal

Common Sense Beats Out Special Interest Lobby: Democrats Decide not to Seek Veto of Education Commissioner Bill
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Common Sense Beats Out Special Interest Lobby: Democrats Decide not to Seek Veto of Education Commissioner Bill

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Today, common sense beat out special interests. Rather than giving into union demands, state Democratic leaders announced their decision to not seek an override of any of the bills vetoed by Governor Dannel Malloy. This is good news, since one of the bills in question was HB 6977 – a bill that would have needlessly… Continue reading Common Sense Beats Out Special Interest Lobby: Democrats Decide not to Seek Veto of Education Commissioner Bill

State Assembly Saves Hundreds of New Charter Schools Seats
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State Assembly Saves Hundreds of New Charter Schools Seats

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Parents and students across the state can rest assured that their children’s’ schools will not be defunded. On Wednesday night, mere minutes before the close of the legislative session, Senate Democrats were able to break a Republican filibuster and pass a two-year budget plan that retains funding for new charter schools seats – including the… Continue reading State Assembly Saves Hundreds of New Charter Schools Seats

Let’s Hear It For Gov. Malloy Keeping His Promise to Connecticut Children
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Let’s Hear It For Gov. Malloy Keeping His Promise to Connecticut Children

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Facing resistance from both sides of the aisle, Gov. Dannel Malloy did what many politicians often don’t – he upheld his promises. Instead of folding under pressure, Malloy remained the driving force behind ensuring that funding for the expansion of charter school seats made it into the final budget deal before it went back to… Continue reading Let’s Hear It For Gov. Malloy Keeping His Promise to Connecticut Children

More Than A Thousand Parents and Students Rally Against Cuts To Charters
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More Than A Thousand Parents and Students Rally Against Cuts To Charters

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Chanting the words “parent power,” more than 1,500 parents, students and advocates — including several hundred from Bridgeport – flooded the steps of the State Capitol on Thursday afternoon, demanding that state legislators reverse cuts to charter school funding. “We here together because of an urgent truth,” said Christopher Mercer, a parent of two children… Continue reading More Than A Thousand Parents and Students Rally Against Cuts To Charters

Bridgeport To Receive An Additional $360,000 from the State for After-School Programs
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Bridgeport To Receive An Additional $360,000 from the State for After-School Programs

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Yesterday Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that $4.7 million in grants will be awarded to cities and town across the state. $3.9 million in grants will go to help fund before and after-schools program. The other $800,000 is set to go to schools’ expanding learning time. Bridgeport’s Lighthouse After-School program, run by the City of… Continue reading Bridgeport To Receive An Additional $360,000 from the State for After-School Programs

AP and SAT Exam Results Show Narrowing of Achievement Gap
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AP and SAT Exam Results Show Narrowing of Achievement Gap

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The recent release of last year’s SAT and AP scores by the College Board showed mixed results overall; however there were promising gains for Connecticut students who are traditionally underrepresented. According to a release issued by the State Department of Education yesterday, this year brought a dramatic increase in black and Hispanic students participating in… Continue reading AP and SAT Exam Results Show Narrowing of Achievement Gap

Pelto Polls at 3 Percent
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Pelto Polls at 3 Percent

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Jon Pelto deserves some congratulations. According to poll results released last week, 3 percent of Connecticut voters might actually vote for Pelto to become Connecticut’s next governor. Isn’t that just super? I mean, 3 percent! That a self-serving, political hitman-for-hire, a “candidate” whose morals are so obviously for sale to the highest bidder would get… Continue reading Pelto Polls at 3 Percent

Why is Jon Pelto Running For Governor?
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Why is Jon Pelto Running For Governor?

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Why is Jon Pelto running governor? It’s a simple question. Yet, for some reason Pelto can’t seem to keep his answer straight. Back in early May, Pelto’s repeated mantra was that he was “not a spoiler,” pledging not to run a full-fledge campaign unless he was a “credible candidate.” Here’s what he told the Hartford… Continue reading Why is Jon Pelto Running For Governor?