Amy Dowell

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“Connecticut ranks 29th in population among states but has the eighth-highest rate of antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools…” A must read. Students Are Disciplined Over Antisemitic Posts Targeting Hockey Rivals nytimes.com/2026/04/03/nyr… via @NYTimes

I have a dyslexic 12yr old. He is the definition of empathy, cleverness, intellect and charm. 💙 Creative, Quick and Not ‘Dumb’ at All: What It’s Like to Have Dyslexia nytimes.com/2026/03/17/wel… via @NYTimes

To every kid with a learning disability: don’t let anyone — not even the President of the United States — bully you. Dyslexia isn’t a weakness. It’s your strength.

A strong math foundation opens doors. Connecticut must build a comprehensive math system starting in the early grades so students are prepared for life after high school and civic participation. Learn more: conncan.org/publication/ev… #EveryKidCountsCT

Lawmakers must consider the per pupil pension subsidy ctmirror.org/2026/03/10/ct-…

1. Retirement benefits are a form of compensation. 2. The state should cover any accumulated unfunded liability costs that might be required.

3. The highest-need districts should be protected from budget increases.

4. This policy solution must be phased in. @EquableInst

This is the exact scenario when TRB should be added to the equation. If you are looking to level the school funding equation and finding extra dollars- check out: equable.org/ct-pension-sub… @CT_HDCC House Dems would trim rebate program to aid local schools ctmirror.org/2026/03/16/hou…

Every kid can be a math person. Our new report #EveryKidCountsCT outlines a roadmap to strengthen math instruction across Connecticut. More in @insider_ct: tinyurl.com/4scfwev6

@conncan published a roadmap today on just how we can get there- must read! conncan.org/wp-content/upl…

CT has made measurable strides on resource equity and literacy for students. This represents years of planning and advocacy- and so many people doing this work. TY @LDH_ed for the CT mention!

A new fed'l tax credit program is putting Dem govs in a bind. If they opt in, tax $$ will go toward private school vouchers. If they say no, their states will lose out on a new bottomless bucket of federal $$ that could help public school students, too. washingtonpost.com/education/2026…

The majority of public school teachers (71%) hold at least one side job, according to a survey released Monday by Gallup in partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Walton Family Foundation. cnn.it/405Rion

You can ignore the science, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring the science.

@GovNedLamont Same Same!

My #SpotifyWrapped top artists! Some old school, some new school🎧 How did mine compare to yours? 🎵

Vouchers are not a winning strategy for candidates or students.

Connecticut pays the full cost of #teacherpensions for districts, but doesn’t factor that into school funding. So students in some districts get less than others. equable.org/brief-connecti… For example, @OrangeCTBOE gets more per pupil pension subsidies than nearby Ansonia—and produces better student outcomes. @KaraRochelleCT @Cabrera4CT

@Hartford_Public gets over $300 less in per pupil pension subsidies than @EastHartfordPS... and its students have lower #SBAC scores too. Learn about how the CT legislature can fix the Per Pupil Pension Subsidy: equable.org/brief-connecti… @MattRitterCT @khanforconn @SenMcCrory

Out TODAY: "Intent of CT's ed finance system is to create a more equitable landscape of resources for educating students," @anthonyrandazzo from @EquableInst. "The way that the state goes about financing (TRB) is running counter to that." ctinsider.com/news/education… via @insider_ct

Thinking of all the devoted and excellent elected public servants today. 💔

@The74 The Democratic Party has been - and still is - right in its steadfast opposition to vouchers. This opposition is rooted in the party’s values of fairness and equity. Public money should not fund private schools that are not accountable and can discriminate.