New Haven Public School Voter Guide Now Available
Parents can review candidate stances on school funding and educational equity before the November 3 election.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Administration
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Faith Acts for Education has released a new voter guide ahead of the November 3 election to help local families evaluate candidate positions on public school funding and support. The guide outlines the organization's platform on educational equity and school options as voters prepare for the upcoming polls.
Why it matters
Understanding candidate stances on school funding and institutional equity is essential for New Haven households planning for their children's education. This guide highlights the current policy debate regarding how state aid is distributed across different public school models.
Faith Acts for Education is calling for increased state funding for public schools, though the organization and the New Haven Federation of Teachers currently diverge on policies regarding the approval of additional charter schools.
The players
Faith Acts for Education
A nonprofit advocacy group that organizes parents to lobby for legislative change and address equity issues within school systems.
Jamilah Prince-Stewart
The 38-year-old CEO of Faith Acts for Education and a resident of West Hills who advocates for increased state funding for all public schools.
New Haven Federation of Teachers
The local labor union representing educators that shares a common goal for increased school funding but maintains different views on charter school expansion.
Leslie Blatteau
The president of the New Haven Federation of Teachers who is involved in the local dialogue surrounding school funding and educational policy.
The details
Faith Acts for Education organizes parent advocacy groups to lobby for legislative shifts aimed at reducing institutional racism and classism in school systems. Their current proposal involves securing increased state school aid by utilizing the state rainy day fund and implementing long-term revenue-raising strategies. The organization evaluates candidate stances on these financial strategies to support urban schools through a range of options including magnet and charter programs.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Election day for which the voter guide is intended.
The Home Front
The push for increased state school aid through the Connecticut state rainy day fund reflects a broader effort to secure consistent long-term financing for urban school districts. This debate highlights the tension between established local school governance and advocacy for diverse educational models like charter schools.
New Haven households should review the voter guide to see how local candidates plan to address school funding and support in their specific district. Families may want to verify their polling location and check candidate platforms on school options before heading to the ballot box.
The takeaway
Voters can assess candidate priorities regarding school improvement and institutional equity through the resources provided in the new Faith Acts for Education guide. Keep the November 3, 2026, election date on your calendar to ensure your household is prepared for local school policy decisions.
Further reading
Learn more about local school leadership and policy in our Administration section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Haven Indy.
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