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We've published hundreds of reports and analyses covering a variety of issues in education funding and state finance policy, and we're always working on new research reports. Browse through all of our reports and publications using the keyword search below, or search by a specific category using the drop-down menu below the Featured post.

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Governor Lamont's Proposed Budget, FYs 2026 and 2027

Feb 6, 2025 Featured

On February 5, 2025, Governor Ned Lamont released his recommended biennial state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details the changes to state education funding in the governor’s proposed budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

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Examining Connecticut's Alliance District Program

Feb 5, 2025

The Alliance District program is one way the State of Connecticut approaches school improvements to aid student achievement. This policy briefing takes a look at the Alliance District program, its effectiveness, and what improvements can be made to help the program support districts.

Examining Connecticut's Alliance District Program

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Education Enhancement Act (1986) & Teacher Salaries

Jan 31, 2025

In 1986, the General Assembly passed the Education Enhancement Act, which aimed to reduce salary disparities by offering districts additional state educational aid as an incentive to meet minimum salary targets, rather than providing direct state funding for teacher pay increases.

Education Enhancement Act & Teacher Salaries

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Opportunities to Strengthen Regional Collaboration

Jan 30, 2025

Connecticut has a number of avenues for towns and school districts to regionally collaborate to share services, achieve efficiencies, and expand opportunities for student and families. But opportunities exist to increase and improve these options and strengthen voluntary regional collaboration in K-12 education.

Opportunities to Strengthen Regional Collaboration

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Charter School Phase-In Calculator

Jan 29, 2025

This model allows users to calculate future projected State Charter School grants based on the phase-in of weighted student funding for charter schools.

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Improving Funding System for School District Facilities

Jan 10, 2025

This document addresses how Connecticut currently aids in school construction, how school construction grant reimbursement can be improved, and how the State can better support schools in maintaining facilities through minor capital improvement grants.

Improving Funding System for School District Facilities

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Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Governor Lamont's Proposed Budget, FYs 2026 and 2027

Examining Connecticut's Alliance District Program

Education Enhancement Act (1986) & Teacher Salaries

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