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Happy New Year! Introducing ConnCAN’s Refreshed Mission, Vision, and Priorities

by Steven Hernández

This year especially, we reflect on our progress, recommit to our values, and refresh our sense of optimism and belief in the potential of our public education system. In 2025, ConnCAN is excited to share its modernized Mission & Vision, as well as our Policy Priorities for the road ahead. Together, these principles center on what matters most to us: a high-quality public education for each child in the state of Connecticut.

We look forward to working alongside you with an urgent sense of clarity and vision for what our world would look like should we make the changes necessary to spark a new generation of innovation and learning. The stakes could not be higher, and we are committed to getting this right for our children. Connecticut stands as a model for what is possible.

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Reflecting on Connecticut’s 2024 Legislative Session

by Steven Hernández

As the dust settles from a productive 2024 legislative session, I’d like to provide an update on ConnCAN’s policy progress, partnership and impact on student opportunity across Connecticut. This is my first legislative session as ConnCAN’s Executive Director and I am proud of what we accomplished and how we went about it. While we must continue to make significant efforts to close opportunity gaps and improve learning outcomes for all students, we are confident that, through partnership in the community and at the Capitol, Connecticut will be stronger, and smarter as a result. So, here’s where we stand: