CT Dept of Education

Be sure to read Commissioner @CharleneRTedu's op-ed, titled “Delivering on a Universe of Opportunities for CT’s Students,” which was published today by the @hartfordcourant: tinyurl.com/3w574uw2

📢 Starting October 1, 2025 noncertified employees at public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools will be covered under CT Paid Leave and CT. 🖥️ Learn more at the webinars below, or scan the QR code for more information!

📢 For the fourth year in a row, @WalletHub ranks Connecticut as the No. 2 top-performing K-12 public school systems in America! Read more: wallethub.com/edu/e/states-w…

CONGRATULATIONS to Kenneth Savage of Ivoryton, CT, as he was recently recognized by Guinness World Records (@GWR) for achieving the longest career as a male science teacher—an extraordinary 54 years & 289 days all at Westbrook High School! More here: tinyurl.com/ypwztdna

☀️In celebration of the SUN Meals program, we joined a roundtable today moderated by @LGSusanB and hosted by @CTFoodshare to discuss the importance of providing free, nutritious meals to all children throughout the summer. To find a meal site, go to fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefin… As…

CT @EducatorsRising is just one of many ways we continue to increase and diversify our educator workforce: portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/di… Speaking of @EducatorsRising, CT had a remarkable showing at their recent National Competitions in Florida! 👏 Congratulations to: New Britain: Top…

As part of our annual Pre-K–12 Digital Backpack, CT school staff can enjoy free admission to @everwonderCM in Newtown now through Aug. 30. Explore this and other summer offers at portal.ct.gov/digitalbackpack

As part of our annual Pre-K–12 Digital Backpack, CT school staff can enter to win 4 free tickets to a @YardGoats2 home game this Aug. or Sept. 20 winners will be selected. Enter by August 1, 2025: tinyurl.com/yc5e93nv

CT's #SummerMeals Programs help kids & teens thrive through the summer, making it easier for families to get nutritious food at no cost for their kids when school is out. Families can find all of CT summer meal site locations at: fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefin…

Today at the 2025 Empowered to Lead Symposium, hosted by the CT Teacher of the Year Council, Commissioner @CharleneRTedu joined hundreds of educators & school leaders to celebrate this year’s theme: The Power of Partnerships. Special thanks to this year’s featured speakers,…

As part of our annual PreK-12 Digital Backpack, school staff can now buy DISCOUNTED TICKETS to the JULY 10 @RedSox game at @fenwaypark against the Rays at 7:10 PM ⚾️⚾️ Purchase tix here: gofevo.com/group/Connecti…

As part of our annual Pre-K-12 Digital Backpack, school staff can get a free day pass to Ascent Climbing Gym in New Haven!! To view all of the available discounts, from museums to concerts to parks, hotels & more, visit portal.ct.gov/digitalbackpack