What Happens at the State Capitol Doesn’t Stay There. It Shows Up in our Classrooms
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Decisions made at the State Capitol shape what happens in classrooms across Connecticut. This legislative session, the Connecticut General Assembly is considering proposals that could significantly impact magnet schools and regional education programs.
LEARN operates four interdistrict magnet schools—The Friendship School, Regional Multicultural Magnet School, Marine Science Magnet High School, and Three Rivers Middle College Magnet High School—serving more than 1,300 students from 38 towns. For decades, these schools have brought students together across communities to provide high-quality public education and unique learning experiences.
Unlike traditional districts, RESC-operated magnet schools do not have local taxing authority and rely on state grants and tuition structures that have not kept pace with the true cost of educating students.
The Governor’s proposed budget would eliminate $12 million in statewide operating support for RESC-operated magnet schools, including more than $1 million for LEARN schools alone.
The cost of educating students does not disappear if this funding is removed. The cost shifts to local districts already facing rising expenses.
How You Can Stay Involved
Community voices matter in public education conversations. If you would like to stay informed or show support for magnet schools and students across Connecticut, you can:
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Watch and share this video. Keep your eye out for additional videos in the coming weeks.
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Stay informed about education issues being discussed by the Connecticut General Assembly.
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Reach out to your state legislators to share why public education and magnet school opportunities matter to you, your family or community.
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Stay connected with LEARN for updates on education issues affecting students and schools across our region. Email info@learn.k12.ct.us.
Public education decisions shape the opportunities available to students today and the future of our schools tomorrow.