Charlene M. Russell-Tucker Commissioner | Connecticut Department of Education
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has issued a statement in response to President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The CSDE acknowledged the widespread national debate concerning the future of the federal department.
"The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) recognizes the significant national discussion surrounding the future of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). While we understand that many families, educators, and community members have concerns about what this could mean for students, we want to reassure the public that, at this time, ED has stated they will continue to deliver on all statutory programs under their purview and, to date, the CSDE has not experienced any interruptions in funding for any ED programs that the CSDE administers."
The statement emphasizes education as primarily a state and local responsibility. It reassures that Connecticut's focus remains on its educational initiatives within districts across the state. "Education is fundamentally a state and local endeavor, and here in Connecticut our focus remains on the critical work happening in our districts each day," it reads.
Furthermore, despite monitoring federal developments closely, Connecticut prioritizes ensuring quality education for its 508,402 students and supporting over 120,000 educators and school staff: "The CSDE will continue to monitor developments at the federal level; however our top priority remains the policies and initiatives in Connecticut that ensure all 508,402 students receive the high-quality education they deserve and that over-120,000 educators and school staff are supported."
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