CT Dept of Education

Connecticut students are making continued progress in academic achievement, attendance, graduation rates, and preparation for college and careers, according to new statewide accountability results released today by the CSDE.

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More Connecticut students are graduating high school and taking the next step toward their futures!

Connecticut's four-year graduation rate increased from 88.9% in 2024–25 to 91.2% in 2025–26, a gain of 2.3 percentage points. To learn more, visit portal.ct.gov/sde/press-room…

More Connecticut students are getting a head start on their futures!

New statewide accountability results show that more than 9,700 additional students in CT are earning college credits while still in high school compared with four years ago. Learn more portal.ct.gov/sde/press-room…

Today, Commissioner @CharleneRTedu gave welcome remarks at the inaugural Connecticut Literacy Conference—From Connection to Impact: Creating Stronger Early Literacy Outcomes Together.
Educators, literacy coaches, school leaders, and partners from across the state convened to collaborate, learn, and strengthen the systems that support early literacy in Connecticut. With breakout sessions on topics such as assessment, coaching, and family engagement, and a keynote from Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, this conference reflected our shared mission of Empowering Every Learner’s Journey.
Thank you to @CCSU, @UConnNeag, the CSDE’s Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success and Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities, and all who made this event possible. Together, we are creating stronger early literacy outcomes for all CT students!

Congratulations to Christopher Wisniewski, a biology teacher at Berlin High School, on being named Connecticut’s 2027 Teacher of the Year!

Today, @GovNedLamont and Commissioner @CharleneRTedu joined students, educators, families, and local leaders for a special celebration honoring Christopher and his extraordinary contributions to public education.

Through innovative science instruction, early college opportunities, and nationally recognized student research, Christopher is helping students discover their strengths, pursue their interests, and apply their learning to real-world challenges. His work reflects our mission to empower every learner’s journey.

Congratulations Christopher on this well-deserved recognition!

To read more about Christopher, click here: portal.ct.gov/governor/news/…

To watch today's announcement on CT-N, click here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?…