Congratulations to Christopher Wisniewski, a biology teacher at Berlin High School, on being named Connecticut’s 2027 Teacher of the Year! Today, @GovNedLamont and Commissioner @CharleneRTedu joined students, educators, families, and local leaders for a special celebration honoring Christopher and his extraordinary contributions to public education. Through innovative science instruction, early college opportunities, and nationally recognized student research, Christopher is helping students discover their strengths, pursue their interests, and apply their learning to real-world challenges. His work reflects our mission to empower every learner’s journey. Congratulations Christopher on this well-deserved recognition! To read more about Christopher, click here: portal.ct.gov/governor/news/… To watch today's announcement on CT-N, click here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=…

Today, Commissioner @CharleneRTedu joined @LGSusanB to celebrate Lisa Atkinson, Connecticut's 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year! With over two decades of service in @MPS_CT - dedicating her time to helping students of all abilities find their voice, build connections, and grow with confidence - Lisa exemplifies our theme of empowering every learner's journey. Congratulations, Lisa, and thank you to all paraeducators across Connecticut for empowering student success every day.

Registration is open for the 2026 Performance Matters Forum! Join us October 30 at the Connecticut Convention Center for sessions focused on strengthening teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Register by October 23: trumba.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsv…

This #InternationalDayOfTheGirl, we celebrate young women exploring, creating, and leading through #STEAM learning. Learn more about Connecticut’s STEAM opportunities - specifically for young girls - at portal.ct.gov/steam/for-stud…

Today, @GovNedLamont & Commissioner @CharleneRTedu highlighted CT's $10.6M High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant program. During the event, state leaders and officials from local schools discussed how grant funding is helping strengthen services wtnh.com/news/connecticut/ha…

The CSDE today announced the recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, which go to support 25 programs offering after-school academic enrichment, student supports, and other learning opportunities. Read more at portal.ct.gov/sde/press-room…

Join us in lighting Connecticut red for Dyslexia Awareness Month. This October, light it, wear it, display it, or share it to help raise awareness, build understanding, and support individuals with dyslexia across our state. #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #LightItUpRed

The CSDE is awarding approx. $6.2M in state grants to 29 school districts through the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program, continuing Connecticut’s investment in a research-based approach to approving student attendance and engagement. Learn more at portal.ct.gov/sde/press-room…

This past summer, two students from Stratford represented Connecticut at America’s Youth AI Festival joining student leaders from all 50 states to explore how AI can be used responsibly, ethically, and productively in schools. Read more at linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

In case you missed it... Earlier this week, the CSDE awarded approx. $6.2M in state grants to 29 school districts through LEAP, continuing CT's investment in improving student attendance and engagement. For more, watch this segment on @FOX61 youtube.com/watch?v=-_dJ4hmH…

In honor of #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth, join Dr. Maryanne Wolf for a virtual session exploring the neuroscience of reading, dyslexia, and the importance of targeted, differentiated intervention. Register: serc.info/sercevents

Connecticut has been awarded a $4.7M federal grant that will expand registered apprenticeships for special education teachers, build a new early intervention apprenticeship pathway, and introduce more students to education careers. Learn more at portal.ct.gov/sde/press-room…