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Canton Students March to state Capitol to Voice Opinions, Meet with Legislators

Action Part of 'Annual Day on the Hill' event.

Submitted release 

On Wednesday, March 6 students from Canton High School attended the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education’s (CABE) annual “Day on the Hill” event in which they, along with principals, superintendents, school board members and other students from across the state, convened to voice their opinions and meet with legislators regarding education in Connecticut.

The day began with a briefing of issues at The Bushnell’s Autorino Great
Hall, including the governor’s proposed budget and its effect on local
schools districts, with CABE and the legislative leadership. Remarks were
made by Governor Malloy, Senator Andrea Stillman, Representative Andy
Fleishmann and Representative Toni Boucher.

Students, principals, superintendents, school board members and other
attendees then walked “to the Hill” to visit one-on-one with their
legislators at the State Capitol Building.

Representing Canton Schools were Justin Fortier, David Benedetti and
Superintendent Kevin Case along with Board of Education Members Beth
Kandrysawtz and Dana Kosior.

Other districts represented with students at the event include; Branford,
Granby, Killingly, Montville, Plainville, Simsbury, Windsor, Waterbury and
Stratford.

The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education serves local and
regional school districts in Connecticut and is dedicated to improving the
quality of education throughout the state and the nation. CABE's
membership includes 145 school districts representing 90 % of the state's
public school population. CABE is a leading advocate for public education
at the State Capitol and in Washington D. C., and offers many types of
support services to local boards of education including the Board Member
Academy, a continuing education program for local board of education
members.


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