David Bosso of Berlin High School was teacher of the year in 2012. After David Bosso saw news of the riot in Washington, D.C., unfold Wednesday, he started thinking about how he would approach the issue with the students in his high school social studies class Thursday. “One of the things we want to do […]
Adria Watson
Adria was CT Mirror's Education and Community Reporter. She grew up in Oakland, graduated from Sacramento State where she was co-news editor of the student newspaper, and worked as a part-time reporter at CalMatters. Most recently Adria interned at The Marshall Project, a national nonprofit news organization that reports on criminal justice issues. Adria was one of CT Mirror’s Report For America Corps Members.
COVID-19 pandemic introduces new factors to CT’s teacher shortage
The pandemic has complicated Connecticut’s teacher shortage as sick educators have been forced to quarantine.
Best of 2020: Why does community college enrollment look so different this year? COVID
Connecticut’s 12 community colleges have seen a 15% drop in enrollment this fall, far higher than the state universities.
If COVID-19 makes campus life less attractive, CT universities will pay a stiff price
If the coronavirus changes students’ attitudes toward residential life, the state’s public university’s and colleges face severe financial risk.
As Biden eyes Cardona for education secretary, focus is on how he handled school reopening
One of Joe Biden’s top three priorities for his first 100 days is to “reopen the majority of schools.”
College financial aid applications down 16% this school year
Fewer high school seniors are applying for college financial aid, largely due to the uncertainty of the COVID era.
Over 14,000 sign petition calling for governor to close schools unless safety recommendations are met
Education union leaders called on Gov. Ned Lamont to close schools until mid-January unless safety precautions are met.
Challenges to delivering special education have increased during the COVID era
When COVID-19 forced schools to shut down in March, special education students faced additional challenges.
Lamont administration: Connecticut is first in U.S. to close digital divide for K-12 students
While Connecticut has provided laptops and internet access to everyone, data shows students learning online miss twice as much school.
CT Board of Education approves new course in Black and Latino studies
Connecticut high schools will now be required to offer a course in African American, Black, Latino and Puerto Rican studies.
Jane Gates appointed CSCU interim president
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents appointed Jane Gates to serve as the system’s interim president.
UConn’s Storrs campus goes on full quarantine as COVID cases spread
The University of Connecticut announced Friday that its entire Storrs campus will be placed under quarantine.
CT education commissioner: If schools can stay open, they should
As the rate of positive COVID-19 cases increases, the education commissioner is encouraging schools to stay open, if they can.
Homeless students missing twice as many school days this year
There has also been a 3% drop in K-12 enrollment this year, largely due to the pandemic.
Judge: Children face no ’emergency danger’ from wearing masks in schools
A Hartford judge denied a request for an injunction against the state’s requirement that children wear masks in schools.