Founded in 2015, the School and State Finance Project is a nonpartisan, nonprofit policy organization, focused on education funding and state finance issues, with a commitment to providing independent analysis, building public knowledge, improving transparency, and developing fair, sustainable solutions.
Our Goals
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Serve as an independent and trustworthy source of high-quality research and analysis about Connecticut’s education finance policies and state budget.
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Improve transparency around Connecticut’s education and state finances by providing access to timely, accurate, and easy-to-understand data and information.
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Build public knowledge about Connecticut’s finances, budget, and economy, and elevate conversations about how to strengthen the state’s fiscal health.
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Increase awareness about Connecticut’s education finance system and the need for an equitable, unified funding formula that treats all students fairly and strengthens schools and communities.
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Develop thoughtful, data-driven solutions that address Connecticut’s education funding and state finance challenges by working collaboratively with state and local policymakers, community groups and leaders, and other key stakeholders.
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Provide technical assistance to partner organizations seeking to solve education finance-related challenges.