Building Knowledge & Equitable Solutions for a Stronger Connecticut
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STATE BUDGET
ANALYSIS: K-12 Education Funding in Governor's Budget
Find out what Governor Lamont's proposed budget for FYs 2026 and 2027 means for students in your community, and across the state, with our nonpartisan analysis.
CURRENT INITIATIVES
Implementing a Student-Centered Funding System
See how we're working with stakeholders across Connecticut to create a student-centered funding system that provides every student with the resources and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
District Data
Updated District Reference Groups (DRGs)
Explore our updated DRGs for 2023, which group local and regional public school districts together based on the similar characteristics and needs of their students.
OUR WORK
Explore Our Consulting Services
We offer a variety of fee-based consulting services that harness our data, policy, communications, and community engagement expertise and experience to provide partners with the assistance and support needed to achieve their goals.
District & School Spending
Explore spending for each Connecticut district and school, ad see how spending compares across communities.
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Community Advocate Hub & Action Center
Explore this one-stop shop to see how you can get involved in the conversation about equitable funding and make your voice heard in your community and at the Capitol.
EdExplorer App
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Commitment to Equity
Learn about our commitment to equity and how we work to ensure it's reflected in the diversity of our staff, the data we analyze, the policies we develop, and the conversations we have with policymakers, stakeholders, and community members.
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Reports & Publications
Stay up-to-date on what we’re working on and our latest reach by reading, viewing, or downloading all of our reports, publications, and other materials.
District Reference Groups (DRGs)
Explore our updated DRGs — groups of school districts similar in characteristics and needs — and discover information on each DRG's demographics, spending, teacher salaries, and performance.
COVID-19 Relief Funding for Education
Explore how Connecticut's school districts are planning to use federal funding to combat COVID-19 and the impacts it has had on students and staff.
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Consulting Services
Discover the consulting services we offer that harness our data, policy, communications, and community engagement expertise to provide partners with the assistance and support needed to achieve their goals.
Town & School Information
Access district-specific school finance presentations and explore how Connecticut's education funding system impacts communities across the state.
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Workshops & Presentations
Browse our wide selection of workshop and presentation offerings, and schedule time to meet with our Community Engagement team.
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Accomplishments
Learn how we've secured an additional $526 million in funding for Connecticut's public school students, directly engaged thousands of community members, and led the reform of Connecticut's main education funding formula.
What We're Working On
Learn more about our current initiatives and the education funding work we're doing each and every day, and check out resources related to our latest projects.
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