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SMC Updates < Back July 2014 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: July 19, 2014 at 2:00:00 PM Join us for a working brunch on July 19th from 10:00am-12:00pm. We’ll provide updates while you enjoy some coffee and tasty food (food will be here starting at 9:30 so feel free to come a little early), and then we plan to break into groups to brainstorm ideas and set goals for our new volunteer committees . Sheff Movement Office 75 Charter Oak Avenue, Building #1 (If you are using GPS, type the address as 146 Wyllys Street) Hartford, CT 06106 RSVP: Please email sheffmovementcoalition@gmail.com to confirm your attendance, so there’s enough (but not too much!) food. Previous Next

Join us for a conversation about housing, the landmark desegregation case, Sheff vs. O’Neill, and its impact on education in Connecticut. < Back Panel Discussion: Education, Housing, and the Role of Sheff vs. O'Neill Past Event Who: Speakers: John Brittain, Jack Dougherty, Elizabeth Horton Sheff, Jacqueline Rabe Thomas When: April 12, 2022 at 11:00:00 PM Where: Virtual: Via Zoom Join us for a conversation about housing, the landmark desegregation case, Sheff vs. O’Neill, and its impact on education in Connecticut. Previous Next

We'll be discussing the new legal agreement in Sheff v. O'Neill. < Back June 2016 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: We'll be discussing the new legal agreement in Sheff v. O'Neill. Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: June 11, 2016 at 2:00:00 PM As a reminder, the Sheff Movement meeting will be held June 11th at our offices (75 Charter Oak Ave). We’ll start at 10AM and plan to finish by 12PM. Please forward any suggestions for agenda items. Three things: 1) We’ll be discussing the new legal agreement that was announced June 10th (See “With ‘Mixed Emotions,’ Sheff Plaintiffs Sign New Agreement In Desegregation Case” ) 2) We’ve been out and about this week! Check out highlights on our Twitter feed . 3) If you are planning to attend the Open Choice/Project Concern 50th Anniversary Event on June 25th, please don’t forget to RSVP ! Previous Next

ARCHIVES NOTE: THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED (MARCH 2022) Student Videos "Justice Deferred: The Story of Sheff v. O'Neill" (2017) by Pei Yi Zhuo and Pei Chao Zhuo, Farmington High School for Connecticut History Day 2017 Awards: Hartford Regional Contest: First Place, Senior Group Documentary; State Contest Special Prizes: Outstanding Entry Related to Connecticut Law – Senior Prize Sponsored by the Connecticut Supreme Court Historical Society “Rosaria” (2015) by Nicole Ellis of the Journalism and Media Academy, Winner of the Social Justice Award at the Reel Youth Hartford Film Festival "Separate But Unequal: Sheff v O’Neill" (2014) by TJ Noel-Sullivan of Classical Magnet School, a documentary recognized as the “Outstanding Entry in CT History” at the 2014 CT History Day competition. To see more of TJ’s award-winning videos, visit his YouTube Channel . Other Resources Integration Ambassadors: A Grassroots Network of Parents and Educators in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, Keeps Racial and Economic Diversity in Schools and on Agendas by Susan Eaton (2013) The Children in Room E4: American Education on Trial by Susan Eaton (2009) To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

SMC Updates < Back February 2015 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: Hartford Public High School (Library) - 55 Forest Street Hartford, CT When: February 21, 2015 at 3:00:00 PM The February Sheff Movement meeting will take place from 9:00am-10:30am in the library at Hartford Public High School , prior to the HPS Education Expo in order to facilitate coalition members’ participation in both events. Hartford Public High School (Library) 55 Forest Street Hartford, CT Parking: Please use on-street parking and leave the spaces in the lot for families attending the HPS Expo CHOICE EXPO Second Annual Education Expo Hosted by Hartford Public Schools Saturday, February 21 (10:00am – 1:00pm) Hartford Public High School Field House Learn more about school options and the school selection process for both Hartford District and Magnet Schools. Previous Next

SHEFF MOVEMENT ORGANIZING TEAM Lourdes Fonseca Lourdes Fonseca was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She has lived in Connecticut for the 29 years she has been in the U.S. Her passions are community organizing, education and social justice issues. Lourdes has worked in this field over the years in the following organizations: Hartford Areas Rally Together, Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now, Achieve Hartford, Building Hartford Through Community Actions (BHCA), Center for Children's Advocacy, and currently the Center for Latino Progress and Sheff Movement Coalition. She is an active volunteer in her community, and she loves working with youth because they are our future! Sasha Davis Born and raised in Connecticut, Sasha received her Master of Public Administration and a graduate certificate in Leadership and Public Management from the University of Connecticut. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies from Bay Path College and an Associate of Arts from Capital Community College. She and her family reside in Berlin, Connecticut. In addition to her work with the Sheff Movement Coalition, Sasha is also currently a Policy Analyst at the School and State Finance Project. With a background in community organizing, program management, and education policy, Sasha brings a unique perspective and invaluable experience to all of her work. Sian Charles-Harris A former middle and high school humanities teacher, Sian now teaches English education courses focused on literacy pedagogy, human rights education, equity in literary practices and field experiences grounded in community advocacy to teacher candidates working toward initial teaching certification. Born and raised in Trinidad, Sian has taught and coached in city, suburban, public and independent schools in New York and Connecticut. Sian received her bachelor’s degree in English from St. Francis College, Brooklyn and her master’s in Secondary English Education from City College of New York. She is completing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Connecticut Neag School of Education. Read more about Sheff Movement SBATs and CBATs here

The Hartford Region Open Choice Program (Open Choice) This is a presentation dedicated to help educate people on what the Open Choice program is and how it can benefit the Hartford education system.

Jobs No openings at this moment. If you are interested in future openings, you may send a resume and cover letter to sheffmovementcoalition@gmail.com .

Pre-K programs in the Greater Hartford region (Mira Debs); Communications Committee updates; school choice lottery updates. < Back May 2015 Meeting Who: Speaker: Mira Debs, Yale University What: Pre-K programs in the Greater Hartford region (Mira Debs); Communications Committee updates; school choice lottery updates. Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: May 16, 2015 at 2:00:00 PM Our May agenda includes a presentation and discussion by Mira Debs of Yale University, who authored the recent Sheff Movement policy brief on Pre-K programs in the Greater Hartford region. We’ll receive updates from our Communications Committee and hear about the school choice lottery. Previous Next

We’ll discuss the state’s education budget and the Sheff Comprehensive Management Plan. < Back December 2008 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: We’ll discuss the state’s education budget and the Sheff Comprehensive Management Plan. Where: When: December 20, 2008 at 2:30:00 PM We’ll discuss the state’s education budget and the Sheff Comprehensive Management Plan. Please email your RSVP or other agenda ideas to ldd001@gmail.com . Previous Next

MONTHLY MEETINGS The Sheff Movement’s monthly meetings , which are open to the public and draw supporters from around the region, provide a regular opportunity for parents, educators, and community members to connect with one another and help us create a path to quality, integrated education for all children. Please join us! March Meeting Mar 19, 2022 10:00-11:30 AM Topic: Magnet Schools Virtual (Zoom) Get more info... February Meeting Feb 19, 2022 10:00-11:30 AM Topic: Open Choice Virtual (Zoom) Get more info... January Meeting Jan 15, 2022 10:00-11:30 AM Topic: CSDE Update w/Keith Norton Virtual (Zoom) Get more info...

Events Events that are upcoming and past in our community. Past Event May 12, 2022 at 5:00:00 PM Heroines of Hartford Unveiling Ceremony You are invited to celebrate with us at The Heroines of Hartford unveiling ceremony and view portraits of the honorees painted by renowned D.C.- based artist Levi Robinson. The paintings will remain on display for the community to appreciate w/ Master of Ceremony Abdul-Rahmaan I. Muhammad More Details.. Past Event May 11, 2022 at 11:00:00 PM Opening Doors for Open Choice Discussion on the right to equal education, Sheff v. O’Neill court case, and Glastonbury’s participation in the Open Choice program. Speakers: Elizabeth Horton Sheff, Martha Stone, Tracy-Ann Johnson More Details.. Past Event May 9, 2022 at 11:00:00 PM Glastonbury MLK Community Initiative: Community Conversation Online Community Conversation: The culture war over America's racial reckoning and its place in public education Panelist: John Brittain, Paquita Jarman-Smith, Mark Pazniokas More Details.. Past Event April 12, 2022 at 11:00:00 PM Panel Discussion: Education, Housing, and the Role of Sheff vs. O'Neill Join us for a conversation about housing, the landmark desegregation case, Sheff vs. O’Neill, and its impact on education in Connecticut. Speakers: John Brittain, Jack Dougherty, Elizabeth Horton Sheff, Jacqueline Rabe Thomas More Details.. Past Event March 31, 2022 at 11:00:00 PM Racial Equity in Education: Honoring the Achievements of John Brittain Join the UConn School of Law to celebrate John Brittain and reflect on his many significant achievements as a faculty member. Speakers: John Brittain More Details..