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On Wednesday, March 18th, EdAdvance’s College and Career Accelerator (CCA) seniors Andrew Gonsalves-Long and Yusef Fareed proudly served as panelists at the 11th Annual Transition Symposium at Central Connecticut State University.

Yusef (left) and Andrew are pictured here alongside panel moderator Stefanie Knight from the Connecticut Department of Labor. 👏🎓

We’re proud to share that EdAdvance’s Robin Moore, Professional Learning Specialist, is featured in a recent CT Insider article on proposed changes to Connecticut’s high school math curriculum.

The article explores efforts to modernize math education and expand pathways to better prepare students for college and careers.

Read more: https://www.ctinsider.com/news/education/article/math-curriculum-changes-ct-bill-22072510.php

Connecticut could overhaul high school math under Lamont proposal "Many more jobs are requiring students to have knowledge of statistics and probability," said Robin Moore of the Connecticut Council of Leaders of Mathematics.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy joined U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes and U.S. Rep John Larson for a visit to EdAdvance’s Early Childhood Learning Center in Torrington to meet with agency leaders and staff to discuss the impact of federal funding cuts and uncertainties on programs serving children, families, and schools across northwest Connecticut.

Read more about the visit by clicking the link.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Representatives Jahana Hayes and John Larson Visit EdAdvance to Discuss Impact of Federal Funding Cuts U.S. Senator Chris Murphy joined U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes and U.S. Representative John Larson for a visit to EdAdvance’s Early Childhood Learning Center in Torrington.

Thank you, Representative Jahana Hayes, for visiting EdAdvance’s Early Childhood Learning Center and for taking the time to speak with our staff about the importance of federally funded programs that support children, families, and schools across our region.

We are grateful for your continued support and for helping elevate the voices of educators, counselors, and program leaders working to strengthen our communities.

We’re grateful to the many leaders and advocates who helped make this funding possible, including our School Climate & Mental Health Team, Executive Director Jonathan Costa, State Senator Paul Honig, and countless others working behind the scenes to support students.

Thank you as well to Office of Governor Ned Lamont, State Sen. Stephen Harding, the superintendents of Region One School District and Region 14, First Selectman Denise Rapp, and school counselor Rea Tarsi for joining us to announce this important investment. Ensuring students have access to these resources makes a real difference — and today’s support moves that work forward.

$830K in state funds announced to protect mental health services at CT schools Gov. Ned Lamont announced new funding for an organization called EdAdvance that helps provide resources for public schools.

This year’s Agency Winter Brunch was a great reminder of what makes EdAdvance special—our people. Thank you to all who attended and helped fill the room with connection, conversation, and good energy.

Here's something to smile about! The Brooker Memorial dental clinic has opened at EdAdvance Head Start: Prenatal to Five. We are grateful to those who joined us, including Mayor Molly Spino, State Senator Paul Honig, and Rep. Joe Canino to see the new space and learn more about all the happenings at the Early Childhood Learning Center.

Brooker Memorial, EdAdvance in Torrington install dental clinic for preschool students The community organizations dedicated to serving the local youth population will provide dental hygiene services for preschoolers at a facility on Grove Street.

EdAdvance Food Services has joined Facebook! Be sure to follow their page to keep up on the latest happenings, get inspired, and stay connected to the incredible work happening in school nutrition.
Thanks for joining us—stay tuned for lots of delicious updates!

The Gilbert School enjoyed a delicious lunch today featuring local produce from Fort Hill Farm.

EdAdvance hosted an in-person professional learning session in Litchfield, CT focused on the role of AI in school and district leadership on Friday, December 12th. Superintendents, building leaders, and central office teams came together to explore how AI can support strategic planning, operations, and instructional priorities.

The session featured thoughtful discussion, practical tools, and collaborative problem solving led by the EdAdvance team, including Matt Mervis, Jonathan Costa, Jody Minotti, and Justin Pascoe, along with guest presenter Thomas Scarice, Superintendent of Schools in Westport.

Thank you to the leaders who participated and contributed to a productive day of discussion.

EdAdvance is seeking a dependable CCA Driver to transport high school students to the Regional Learning Center and local CT State community colleges. The role includes safely driving assigned routes, following schedules, keeping accurate logs, and maintaining a clean vehicle while supporting the CCA team and Principal.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid CT driver’s license and insurance, a clean driving record, and feel comfortable working with high school students.

Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/driverCCA

Join us for the updated CT ELDS launch events. To RSVP for copies and to view additional dates: https://ow.ly/nBeB50XtLC1. Spanish copies will soon be available for pick up through online ordering .