CT’s Next Generation Accountability Index for public schools rose across most categories last year. But it remains below pre-COVID levels.
Theo Peck-Suzuki
Theo is CT Mirror's education reporter. Born in New York and raised in southeast Ohio, Theo earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Brown University and a master's from the University of Chicago. He served for two years in an AmeriCorps program at Rural Action, a community development organization based near his hometown, before returning to school to study journalism at Ohio University. He has previously covered children and poverty for WOUB Public Media in Athens, Ohio.
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At a special ed conference, harsh words for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Special education advocates said the scholarships lack oversight, exacerbate inequality and could prompt cuts to other education programs.
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CT Education Dept. hires special ed attorney to improve complaint process
The Connecticut State Department of Education hired Kathleen Reiser to fill a newly-created role of dedicated special education attorney.
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Education Sec. Linda McMahon blames DEI for CT student not learning to read
Aleysha Ortiz graduated in 2024 without knowing how to read, then sued the Hartford district. McMahon offered thoughts on what went wrong.
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CSCU launches a way to track reforms after harassment scandal
The CSCU system announced it will undertake a series of reforms following the resignation of former interim Chancellor John Maduko.
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These Meriden moms want CT to do better on special education
The challenges special ed parents face aren’t unique, but the processes to hold schools accountable are opaque, often fail to provoke change.
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Proposed Federal Scholarship Tax Credit rules fail to win over CT educators
The U.S. Treasury Department released its proposed rules for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. CT educators don’t like what they see.
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UConn is giving CT students a science project to help address air quality issues
Student-built air purifiers can partially address poor school air quality, but teachers said CT must focus on a larger, long-term fix.
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CCSU president resigns following complaint of bullying, retaliation
Central CT State University President Zulma Toro announced she will resign. The move comes after allegations Toro bullied employees.
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Report: Maduko faced complaints before he was CSCU chancellor
Evidence surfaced in 2022 that John Maduko may have behaved inappropriately toward women at two CT community colleges, a new report states.
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Lamont administration signals universal free school lunch is still on the menu
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz told CT superintendents the Lamont administration wants free breakfasts and lunches for all public school students.
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CT offers mental health resources for kids. Here’s what to know
CT officials are launching a campaign to raise awareness about urgent crisis centers, which provide emergency mental health services to youth.
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Yale demonstrators ring in semester with calls on school to ‘democratize’
It was the first event of its kind since students returned to Yale for the start of the school year. But discontent has been brewing longer.
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CT student test scores tick upward but remain below pre-COVID era
Students in almost every grade and demographic performed slightly better on their state assessments this year. But the improvement was small.
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Ryan Fazio: All CT students should attend schools they choose
Under Ryan Fazio’s plan, CT would end lotteries and waitlists for schools. Fazio wants all students to get into the school they want.