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ConnCAN Responds to Connecticut’s Rejection as a Race to the Top Round 2 Finalist

ConnCAN CEO: Rejection Is Call to Action for Next Governor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- July 27, 2010
Contact: 
Jessica Bloom, ConnCAN
Tel: 
203-772-4017 x19
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781-799-9298
Email: 
jessica.bloom@conncan.org
New Haven, Conn

 In response to Connecticut’s rejection in Round 2 of the federal government’s $4 billion “Race to the Top” competition, ConnCAN Chief Executive Officer Alex Johnston released the following statement:

“Connecticut’s loss in Round 2 of Race to the Top is the clearest sign yet of just how far we have to go to restore Connecticut’s leadership on education policy. It should serve as a call to action for every candidate for governor. While we made significant strides in this year’s legislative session, the hard truth is that there is still much work to be done if we are to catch up to the leading states on education policy. 

“The next governor has the opportunity to use this rejection as the starting point for straight talk with Connecticut voters about the problems in our public schools and the need for fundamental changes to the way we provide public education. This means pushing for extensive legislative reforms that build on the progress to date and bringing much stronger leadership to the executive branch to make sure the new policies translate into meaningful change for our public schools." 

ConnCAN’s Vote for Ed campaign is designed to elevate the issue of education reform in the governor’s race through an idealized candidate whose top priority is fundamental education reform. Ed's platform, which can be found in its entirety at www.VoteForEd.org, includes: 

If enacted by the next governor, these four changes will get Connecticut back on track and ensure we keep our promise to provide an excellent education for every one of our students.

 

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