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Rep. Lyddy earns 'Tip of the Cap' for educational achievements

July 10, 2010
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 Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now, the education reform advocacy group, has given State Rep. Christopher Lyddy, D-106, its first Tip of the Cap award.
According to ConnCAN, Rep. Lyddy led education reforms, spoke out for what's right for Connecticut's students and prioritized public school reform.

"Rep. Lyddy really went to bat for public education reform during the last legislative session, and we are excited to see where he goes from here as an advocate for all of Connecticut's students," said Alex Johnston, ConnCAN CEO.

"We have been very impressed with his work as a freshman in the house."

"This was a successful year where several education reforms become law. I'm very proud to be recognized as just one among many who share the success of our hard work," said Rep. Lyddy.

"From lowering the achievement gap and strengthening high school graduation requirements, to special education reforms and certification of applied behavioral analysis therapists in schools, this has been a good year. I thank everyone who helped to turn these ideas into law."

ConnCAN was founded in January 2005 by education entrepreneurs from across Connecticut who shared a common, fundamental belief that closing the achievement gap requires not only innovative educational models, but also issue-based advocacy that secures systemic change. ConnCAN has offices in New Haven and Hartford.

Rep. Lyddy is a member of the Education, Human Services and Public Health Committees.

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