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January 18, 2012
LET PARENTS GET MORE INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
Rep. Douglas McCrory speaks at a news conference held by the Connecticut Parents Union, an education reform advocacy coalition, calling for a larger role for parents in their children's education. He particularly wants parents to be included in discussions about how low-performing schools can be improved.
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January 12, 2012
SETTTING THE STAGE FOR ATTACKING ACHIEVEMENT GAP
State Representative Douglas McCrory, vice-chair of the legislature's Education Committee, said the recent workshop on education reform sponsored by Governor Dannel Malloy at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain set the stage for real progress at reducing the achievement gap during the 2012 legislative session, which convenes next month. READ MORE
November 28, 2011
REP. McCRORY EARNS PERFECT RATING FROM ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) recently recognized State Representative Douglas McCrory with a 100% rating for his support and advocacy of environmental initiatives during the 2011 legislative session. READ MORE
October 21, 2011
STATE GRANT TO FUND LOAN POOL FOR NORTH HARTFORD BUSINESSES
A group of local state lawmakers announced the approval of a grant to be used as a loan pool for North Hartford businesses. READ MORE
May 31, 2011
REDUCING CRIME, SAVING TAXPAYERS' MONEY
State Rep. Douglas McCrory discusses the societal and fiscal benefits of a new "risk reduction credit" program that offers prison inmates the chance for slightly reduced sentences after the successful completion of programs such as substance abuse treatment, classes leading to a
GED and vocational training.
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May 10, 2011
“THE DROPOUT CRISIS IS EVERYONE’S PROBLEM”
State Rep. Douglas McCrory, Vice-chair of the Legislature’s Education Committee, delivers opening remarks before a panel discussion at the State Capitol entitled “The Dropout Crisis is Everyone’s Problem” sponsored by the Connecticut Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.
