1. Common Core,
Disparate Schools
Why uniform standards will not fix inequity in
Connecticut schools
Speaker: Jane Student

2. Common Core “Logic”
Uniform
Standards
Curricular
Alignment
Equal
Education

3. The Reality for Some Students
Harding High School
Bridgeport, CT
Photo Source: CTPost.com.
Photo Source: CTPost.com.

4. The Reality for Others
Staples High School
Westport, CT
Photo: Stamford Advocate.
Photo: Staples High School Web Site.

5. 2012-13 Per Pupil Expenditures
12
14
16
18
20
000sUSD
Overall State Average: $14,985
BridgeportManchesterN. StoningtonOrangeWestport
Source: Bureau of Grants Management, Connecticut State Department of Education.

6. Common Standards ≠ Equity
All CT students deserve:
• Democracy in funding structures
• Access to quality resources & services
• Highly-qualified teachers
• Safe, hospitable learning environments

7. Common
Core, Disparate
Schools
Thank you for your attention.