Education

Our education policy work focuses on

Informing the creation of an equitable public education policy and financing structure.
Keeping children in schools, where they learn best, by reducing truancy, exclusionary discipline, and dropout.
Combining efforts to support children in school and addressing inequities in family well-being.
Promoting a rich, broad curriculum for all children.

April 2013
The Impact of the Governor's Proposed Municipal Aid Budget on Education, Towns, and Children

This analysis of the Governor’s education and municipal aid proposal finds that two-thirds of the Governor’s proposed increase in Education Cost Sharing (ECS) aid to high-need school di
February 2013
The Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget: The Impact on Children

This report outlines some of the proposals affecting children contained within Governor Malloy’s proposed budget, as well as their likely impacts – highlighting proposed changes in stat
August 2012
Providing Educational Opportunity for Every Child

A free, equal public education is the right of every child. A quality public education system should provide a well-rounded, balanced curriculum and help prepare children for their adult lives.