Chronic absenteeism in Connecticut remains at high levels this year and is growing among students without high needs.

Jessika Harkay
Jessika Harkay is CT Mirror’s Education Reporter, covering the K-12 achievement gap, education funding, curriculum, mental health, school safety, inequity and other education topics. Jessika's experience includes roles as a breaking news reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Hartford Courant. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Baylor University.
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Measure offers ‘bill of rights’ for English language learners’ parents
CT lawmakers say they are fighting for parents who don’t speak English and struggle to participate in their children’s education.
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Legislators expected to focus on children’s mental health
CT lawmakers plan to focus on mental health and other issues including more support for educators and preventing sex crimes against children.