See how much extra your district expects to spend when schools reopen in September.
July 27, 2020 @ 8:58 pm
Posted inEducation
Connecticut leaves it to local districts whether to reopen schools full-time
In a switch, the state will not dictate how instruction will be offered, leaving that to local school systems.
Posted inEducation
Dalio Philanthropies announces return to addressing students’ digital divide
A collaborative effort will address the needs of some 79,000 Connecticut students with no or limited internet access.
Posted inSteady Habits
PODCAST: Debating Police Reform, Lawmakers Talk About Racism “In Real Time”
This week on “Steady Habits,” we gain insight into the most contentious vote from last week’s special legislative session: police reform. In this two-part conversation, Host John Dankosky breaks down the debate and vote in last week’s General Assembly session, what you need to know going into this week’s Senate session, and how we can […]
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Dismantle racism? Start in the classroom, teachers say
Around Connecticut, teachers are forming grassroots groups to help one another instill antiracist principles in their pedagogy.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
This November’s absentee balloting would be a valuable test
The Connecticut House of Representatives’ bipartisan vote in support of no-excuse absentee ballot voting will provide a chance to test how well it works and whether the change should be made permanent, possibly with some tweaks. Voting by mail is clearly the easiest and safest way for most people to vote, especially during a pandemic.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Take no chances on democracy; allow mail-in ballots in November
The framers of our constitution created a demanding system of government: one that asks citizens to observe and judge our rulers, and make a choice of who shall wield power every two years. It is a duty that must not be taken lightly, as it remains the foundation of accountability in our democracy. Ensuring that the process is open, fair, and accessible should be the core principle of our institutions.
Posted inCT Viewpoints, Talking Transportation
In transportation, China leads the world
Which is the number one country in the world for transportation? Certainly not the United States. Not even countries in the EU. No, you have to look farther east, as Marco Polo did in 1271, to find the future… in China.