Today, the Connecticut State Department of Education's Talent and Turnaround Offices hosted the 3rd annual Increasing Educator Diversity Conference. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona gave virtual remarks and Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker gave welcome remarks and spoke to the need for a teacher workforce that is reflective of its students, followed by a keynote address from Dr. Pedro A. Noguera, who addressed how teachers can make a difference for all students. In the audience were the next generation of Connecticut educators – participants in our Ed Rising and NextGen Educators program, as well as recipients of our Aspiring Educators Scholarship grant. Thank you, Dr. Noguera for joining us in Connecticut and to Quinnipiac University for hosting this conference!
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The Connecticut State Department of Education is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students. The Department is responsible for distributing funds to all Connecticut public school districts. The Department also operates the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
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Employees at Connecticut State Department of Education
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Mike Kent
State Education Consultant
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Michelle Rosado
Education Consultant at Connecticut State Department of Education
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Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that Julia Miller, a civics teacher at Metropolitan Business Academy in New Haven, has been named Connecticut’s 2025 Teacher of the Year—the state’s highest honor recognizing exceptional educators. Commissioner Russell-Tucker, alongside State Board of Education Vice Chairperson Erin Benham, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, Superintendent Dr. Madeline Negrón, and other state and local officials, recognized Miller with the announcement during a school assembly to celebrate her award. The event brought together students, teachers, and school staff to honor Miller's remarkable contributions to education. Congratulations, Julia - we look forward to having you represent ALL the amazing teachers across our state! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/efds9hRc
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Today, the Connecticut State Department of Education hosted its annual Performance Matters Forum at the Connecticut Convention Center. Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker gave welcome remarks highlighting the Department’s theme – A Universe of Opportunities – and the focus areas for the school year while Joel Moore and Zeke Perez of Education Commission of the States gave the keynote address on national education policy trends on student wellness. Thank you, Joel and Zeke, for joining us to speak to our districts! One of CSDE’s continued focus areas for the 2024-2025 school year is to “support safe and healthy learning environments for students and school staff with continued attention to addressing their mental health needs.”
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Attending school every day is important for building good habits. Being in school every day allows a student to: 🤝Be part of a community 👩🏫Learn and grow with friends 🏫Build connections with teachers and other trusted adults Visit ct.gov/betterwithyou to learn more about the importance of coming to school every day.
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Parents, Families, and Caregivers, don’t miss the first of the Connecticut State Department of Education's Virtual House Calls series! In Part 1 you'll learn key insights into child development, tips for addressing challenging behaviors, advice on promoting overall family wellness, and more!
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The Connecticut State Board of Education and Connecticut State Department of Education celebrated Connecticut's 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools last night. Thank you for joining us, Daniel Hand High School, Israel Putnam Elementary School, and Sunnyside Elementary School. Your schools exemplify Connecticut's dedication to fostering educational environments where all students can thrive and reach their full potential, preparing them for academic success as well as for life and work beyond school.
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💡Did you know... The CSDE's Special Education Employment System (CSEES) is a one-stop, FREE recruitment resource connecting districts with high-quality special education professionals, so far resulting in: 💻 714,312 site visits 💼 2,501 job postings 🎯 1,120 placements across 154 districts Explore special education job opportunities today at specialedjobs.ct.gov!
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Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker delivered welcome remarks at the annual conference of the New England Association of School Superintendents. She spoke to the value of the conference theme, "Compassionate Leadership: Navigating the Future with Social-Emotional Wellness" and the need for leaders to engage in self-care in order to best support those they serve. Thank you to Colchester Superintendent Daniel Sullivan for planning this event, Superintendent Kristina Martineau for hosting in Westbrook, and to all the superintendents across New England for your dedication to the students and staff in your communities! And congratulations to Fran Rabinowitz for receiving the Duckworth Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication and service to public education!
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