FaithActs for Education responds to Governor Lamont’s budget announcement with cautious optimism — and a clear signal that accountability does not end when the session does
We applaud Governor Lamont for establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education. This is an important step towards solving the shortcomings in Connecticut’s public school system – shortcomings that our leadership and members have documented extensively, including in our BET on Bridgeport policy platform.
We are thrilled to share extraordinary news that reflects FaithActs for Education’s remarkable growth and our bold vision for the decade ahead.
Distinguished members of the Connecticut Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, fellow advocates, and concerned citizens…
Testimony to the Connecticut Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Read More »
As the results of the presidential and local elections are finalized, we’re reminded that our work as community organizers and people of faith transcends any single election or elected official. Now, the real work begins – organizing our communities and holding all elected officials accountable to serve the needs of everyone, not just a few.
Hartford Public Schools has announced nearly 400 positions will be cut due to budget concerns. FaithActs for Education released the following statement from Jamilah Prince-Stewart, Executive Director: “Students who attend school in one of the wealthiest states in the country should not be receiving an inequitable education or staring down the loss of nearly 400
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My name is Duanecia Evans Clark, and I am the executive vice president of strategy at FaithActs for Education. We are Connecticut’s only Black-led, faith-based, education advocacy nonprofit. We are people of faith building power to get our children the education they deserve. I am here today to speak about HB 5436, an act concerning
Duanecia’s Testimony: Improve Teacher Diversity & Equity in School Discipline Read More »
Today, the Bridgeport Public Schools superintendent announced the district would close six schools. FaithActs for Education released the following statement from Duanecia Evans Clark, Executive Vice President of Strategy: “Bridgeport’s children deserve the highest-quality schools and a world-class education, and they’ve been systematically deprived of both for generations. We have been fighting for these rights
FaithActs Statement: Superintendent Must Include Bridgeport Families in The Process Read More »
My roots and my leadership journey began here in the Elm City. And my leadership has always been about making sure my community is supported and successful. I was born and raised in New Haven and educated in New Haven Public Schools. My journey in New Haven and NHPS informed much of who I am
A Word from Edisha: My Elm City Leadership Journey Read More »
Good afternoon. My name is Bishop John Diamond, I’m the Senior Pastor of Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Bridgeport and a co-founder of FaithActs for Education. I am here to voice my support for H.B. 5212. We began this work at FaithActs nine years ago, with the dream of making sure every child
Bishop Diamond’s Testimony: We Can’t Break The Promise To Our Children Read More »