CT Dept of Education

Be sure to read Commissioner @CharleneRTedu's op-ed, titled “Investing in what works for Connecticut students is building on progress,” which was published yesterday by the @hartfordcourant. courant.com/2026/07/15/opi…

🎢Make the most of summer with family fun at @quassyamusement! Connecticut school staff can receive special rates on combo tickets and season passes thanks to CSDE's School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack. For this opportunity and more, go to portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/st…

⚾️Step up to the plate! Connecticut school staff can enter for a chance to win four tickets to a @GoYardGoats home game. See how to enter and explore more great offers in the CSDE School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack! portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/st…

In her most recent op-ed, Commissioner @CharleneRTedu explains how this year’s legislative investments affirm that success should not mark the end of our work; rather it should guide what we do next! Read more in the @hartfordcourant: courant.com/2026/07/15/opi…

CT's #SummerMeals Programs help kids & teens thrive through the summer, making it easier for families to get nutritious food at no cost for their kids when school is out. Families can find all of CT summer meal site locations at: fna.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder

Explore Connecticut's rich history this summer! School staff receive FREE general admission for up to four people at the @TheCTMuseum of Culture and History. Discover this and many more deals in the CSDE School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack! portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/st…

⚾️ Connecticut school staff can access discounted tickets to select Boston @RedSox games this summer thanks to our 2026 CSDE School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack. Check out this opportunity and more at portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/st…

Ready to climb? First-time visitors can enjoy a FREE day pass, plus additional savings on memberships and punch passes at Ascent Climbing Gym. Check out this and dozens of other discounts in the CSDE School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack! portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/st…

Take your summer adventure to new heights! Connecticut school staff can receive $10 off general admission at The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum. Find this offer and many more in the CSDE School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack! portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/st…

Thinking about becoming an educator in Connecticut? The Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program can provide up to $10,000 annually to help eligible students pursuing a career in education. Applications close on Sept. 15. Review the flyer for eligibility and details.

250 years ago, Connecticut helped shape the ideas that defined a nation. Happy Independence Day!

⚾️ Connecticut school staff can access discounted tickets to select New York Yankees games this summer thanks to our 2026 CSDE School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack. Check out this opportunity and more at portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/st…

Supporting public education happens all year long. This summer, you can help students stay connected to learning and prepare for a successful school year by using our Summer Learning Hub to find free activities, resources & more: portal.ct.gov/sde/academic-o…

In celebration of #NationalSupportPublicEducationDay, we're saying thank you now through August to CT's incredible school staff by offering dozens of discounts from Red Sox & Yankees games to hotels, restaurants, attractions, & more. Explore them all at: portal.ct.gov/digitalbackpack

DID YOU KNOW... CT is one of just 3 states to make updated chronic absence data public throughout the school year, according to a report from @attendanceworks. For more attendance data, as well student performance, enrollment, staffing, and more, go to public-edsight.ct.gov

Connecticut students continue to build momentum in attendance, with chronic absenteeism declining from 16.7% at the end of April to 16.3% at the end of May — with improvements seen across almost all student groups!