I’m writing with an update on both the state COVID-19 response and our advocacy efforts. Updates from the State Capitol This week, Governor Lamont announced his plan to call for a special session to address police reform and absentee ballots [...]

I’m writing with an update on both the state COVID-19 response and our advocacy efforts. Updates from the State Capitol On Monday, June 1, 2020, Governor Lamont released rules for operating summer school during COVID-19. To read this guide, click [...]

The murder of George Floyd is just the most recent incident in a very long history of violence and injustice fueled by racism.  George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Nina Pop, Breonna Taylor. We speak your names. I find it [...]

I’m writing with an update on both the state COVID-19 response and our advocacy efforts.   Updates from the State Capitol We anticipate that the remaining five 2020 charter renewals will be addressed during next week’s State Board of Education meeting, [...]

I’m writing with an update on both the state COVID-19 response and our advocacy efforts. Updates from the State Capitol On Tuesday, May 9, 2020, Governor Lamont released his guidance for Phase 1 of re-opening the state. Schools are not [...]

I’m writing with an update on both the state COVID-19 response and our advocacy efforts. Updates from the State Capitol On May 8, 2020, Governor Lamont released his plan and guidance for reopening the state. Schools are not included in [...]

BPRC Letter

On May 6, 2020, our Executive Director, Ruben Felipe, submitted the below letter to the Commissioner, advocating for the importance of supporting all students throughout this crisis and beyond.   Letter to the Commissioner 

Yesterday, May 5th, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order NO. 7II, extending mandatory closure for all Connecticut state schools through the remainder of the academic school year. During this time, distance learning is required to continue until the end of the [...]

I’m writing with an update on both the state COVID-19 response and our advocacy efforts. Updates from the State Capitol As I’m sure you are aware, on May 5th, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order NO. 7II, extending mandatory closure for [...]