Cheshire and West Hartford, Conn. (PRWEB) Could 31, 2013
Efficiently transforming education in Connecticut calls for student voices. The Connecticut Association of Public College Superintendents (CAPSS) and The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) challenged students in grades 6-12 to create short videos highlighting their best suggestions for enhancing education back in February. Four months later, the videos have been reviewed by a panel of educational and community leaders and the finalists have been selected. Now, it is time for the public to weigh in on which videos are their favorites.

We received an overwhelmingly optimistic response to the contest, Joseph J. Cirasuolo, Ed.D., Executive Director, Connecticut Association of Public College Superintendents, stated. The entries we received were thoughtful, inventive and engaging. Several entrants even went so far as to show how their concepts could be implemented and incorporated a discussion of the anticipated outcomes.

Amongst the video themes had been concepts for integrating a lot more technology into the learning process, recommendations for new classes, suggestions for a lot more collaborative studying and strategies for restructuring the school day so students can find out a lot more and better.

Karissa Niehoff, Ed. D. Executive Director, The Connecticut Association of Schools, said.I am so pleased that all the student entries have been creative, thoughtful, and offered excellent recommendations for how we can boost schools. It is important for us to listen to students, consider their tips, and involve them as suitable in the perform of bettering our schools. Right after all, schools are for children.”

The Student Voices video contest was inspired by the CT NextEd Report, which provides a robust set of practical suggestions for how to reimagine Connecticuts educational system. Following the public voting round, which is open till May possibly 31, 2013, 1st, second and third location winners will be named in the middle and higher college divisions. The winners will be determined based on a mixture of the judges scores and public votes.

To cast a vote in the Student Voices contest, pay a visit to: http://www.ctstudentvoices.com.

About The Connecticut Association of Public College Superintendents (CAPSS):
The Connecticut Association of Public College Superintendents (CAPSS), based in West Hartford, CT, has been the voice of superintendents of schools in Connecticut for 104 years. The mission of CAPSS is to lead the continuous improvement of public education for all students by advocating public policy for children and by building and supporting executive college leaders. To understand much more, visit http://www.capss.org.

About The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS):
The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS), positioned in Cheshire, CT, is an organization functioning to strengthen elementary and secondary education and athletics (CIAC) in Connecticut. Via leadership, administrative, and expert improvement services, CAS works to serve the collective interests and requirements of Connecticut educators. CAS’s mission is to provide exemplary programs and solutions that promote excellence in the education of all kids. To discover much more, check out http://www.casciac.org.





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