Teacher-led organization that gives teachers a meaningful voice in policy is expanding in CT!
by jonpelto
Now here is some good news for Connecticut teachers… (For those of you who like irony).
A relatively new organization dedicated to giving YOU (teachers) a voice is expanding in Connecticut.
Just take a look.
They call themselves Educators 4 Excellence.
Their statement of purpose is based on their belief that, “For far too long, education policy has been created without a critical voice at the table: the voice of classroom teachers.”
So a group of dedicated individuals formed a new, “teacher-led” advocacy organization that “elevates the profession by giving teachers a meaningful voice in the policies that shape
How could a real challenge to Governor Malloy develop?
by jonpelto
Questions about whether a serious challenge to Governor Malloy could develop during next year’s gubernatorial election have been coming in on an almost a daily basis.
Readers have asked for some additional background on Connecticut’s election law.
When it comes to a potential challenge, there are two key issues. One is the law related to getting on the election ballot. The other is the law related to public financing of campaigns. Here is a quick response to the ballot question.
Running for governor in 2014;
One possibility is that a challenger takes on Governor Malloy for the nomination of the Democratic Party. That candidate would need to receive the support of 15 percent of the delegates to next spring’s Democratic State Convention or collect a sufficient number of petition signatures (of registered Democrats) to force an August primary. Considering the power of incumbency, it is difficult to imagine that such a challenge would be successful. That said, since Governor Malloy and his Administration have consistently alienated many of the most important constituencies within the Democratic Party, a successful challenge
