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While the status quo state budget plan approved by policymakers did not offer many bold new investments in children and families, other policy changes approved during this year’s legislative

The state’s final biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 could be characterized as a status quo budget.

Connecticut families need and deserve a strong and reliable early care and education system.

While the state budget proposals by the General Assembly protect many programs that serve children and families from budget cuts, rigid and counterproductive budget rules are starving schools, infr

While the presence of police officers in Connecticut schools does not appear to contribute to a safer school climate or improved academic outcomes, it may contribute to more Latino students being a

When children have access to high-quality care and education, there are benefits to the child, the child’s family, and community as a whole.

Every child in the state deserves a high-quality education that allows them to pursue their dreams and goals.

Care 4 Kids, the state’s child care subsidy program, provides critical assistance to eligible families who demonstrate the need for care but may struggle to afford to pay for child care.

Connecticut’s long-term fiscal health and economic growth depend on policies that improve equity and support our most vulnerable families and children.

Policy research and advocacy groups increasingly recognize the value of authentic engagement and relationship building with the communities for which they advocate.