Information on Equity 2020 proposals to close Hartford Public Schools

Hartford Public Schools is leading a process called Equity 2020 to determine what schools to close and consolidate in the City of Hartford. The first round of proposals were released, without input from Equity 2020 members, on October 13. Since then many parents, community leaders, and organizations have reacted to the proposals which, if any of the three were implemented, disproportionately impact neighborhood schools, particularly in Hartford’s North End. Please take time to review the proposals, read the reaction from parent leaders and community members, and consider getting involved in shaping a solution that is truly equitable for our kids and neighborhoods.

• Equity 2020 School Closing Proposals
• Hartford Courant coverage of Oct. 18th Board of Education Meeting
• NAACP Response
• Achieve Hartford Response: Is Equity 2020 Really about Equity?
• Videos of Equity 2020 meetings courtesy of Access TV:
  • October 13 Equity 2020 Meeting where proposals were first released
  • October 18th Board Meeting – Public Comment
  • October 18th Board of Education Meeting – Workshop portion
  • October 19th meeting of School Governance Councils (start at minute 48 for school reactions)