Press Releases

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• 10/7/2026 Connecticut State Department of Education Announces $15 Million in 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants to Expand After-School Opportunities

• 10/7/2026 State Releases Hartford Public Schools Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Forensic Audit Report

• 10/5/2026 State Officials Celebrate 20th Anniversary of CT Grown for CT Kids Week October, 5-9

• 10/5/2026 Connecticut State Department of Education Awards $2 Million in High-Dosage Tutoring Grants to 42 Local Education Agencies

• 9/30/2026 Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announced $7 Million in State Grants to Expand Program Aimed at Boosting Student Attendance

• 9/28/2026 Connecticut Receives $4.7 Million Federal Grant to Expand Special Education Workforce Pathways

• 9/15/2026 Connecticut State Department of Education Kicks Off the 2026-27 School Year at Annual Back-to-School Meeting with Superintendents

• 8/31/2026 Connecticut Test Scores and Attendance Continue to Improve

• 8/24/2026 Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Connecticut Receives $10 Million Grant Award to Strengthen Early Literacy Supports

• 8/17/2026 Governor Lamont Announces $10.6 Million in State Grants to Strengthen In-District Special Education Programs

• 8/5/2026 Connecticut Releases Updated Position Statement and Guidance on the Use of Personal and Purposeful Technology in Schools

• 7/22/2026 Governor Lamont Announces Registration Open for Connecticut's New Paraeducator Preparation Academy

• 7/13/2026 Governor Lamont Reminds Families That No-Cost Meals Are Available for All Children While School Is Out During the Summer Months

• 6/17/2026 CSDE Launches 5th Annual PK-12 School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack Program

• 6/11/2026 Connecticut State Agencies Highlight Career Paths at Newington High School