Connecticut used to lead the nation in youth community service participation. Recent data shows that engagement levels have dropped.
Calista Oetama
Calista is a data reporting intern at CT Mirror. She is a rising senior at Yale University majoring in History and English. Last year, Calista reported for the Sacramento Bee’s metro desk, covering topics such as protests, environmental regulations, and water politics. She previously served as co-editor-in-chief of The New Journal, a long-form journalism magazine about Yale and New Haven.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
More same-sex couples are getting married in CT
Between 2023 and 2024, the number of same-sex marriages in Connecticut increased by 32% — four times more than the national average.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT has 322 students per counselor, more than recommended
Despite steady increases in their numbers over the past few years, Connecticut’s school counselors remain stretched thin.
