The fee increases total about $600 for students on the Storrs campus. Some are mandatory, and some are for housing and dining.
Education
Stories about all approaches to PreK to 12 education, higher education, education spending, and child welfare.
CT State Community College selects next leader ahead of merger
Dr. John Maduko will start in his new position as president of the Connecticut State Community College on June 3.
Paraeducators to get much-needed training under bill now headed to House
The bill would require local school districts to develop at least 18 hours of professional development for paraeducators.
CT lawmakers consider bills to ease burden of student debt
One of the bills lawmakers are considering would reimburse student loan debt for nonprofit employees working in health care or human services.
Tuition increases approved for CT state universities
Tuition and fees at Connecticut’s four state universities will increase by an average of $291 per semester in the fall.
CT professor: Physicists entering a ‘new era of black hole research’
Fairfield University’s Pierre Christian is among a group of scientists researching black holes and theories of gravity.
CSCU announces end to mask mandate
The mask mandate at all 17 CSCU campuses will switch to “mask-optional” everywhere, including classrooms, starting April 4.
Education Committee approves Sheff v. O’Neill settlement
Facing pressure, members of the Education Committee reluctantly approved measures addressing the Sheff v. O’Neill settlement agreement.
As COVID wanes, UConn relaxes mask mandate
Masks will still be required in classrooms, labs and studios, but in most campus settings, masks will be “recommended” as of Friday.
CSCU board increases community college tuition
CSCU leaders say increasing labor costs, running out of federal funds and declining enrollment are some of the reasons for the tuition hike.
As CT seeks to desegregate schools, suburban districts are slow to help
The rejection from a wealthy suburban community to open its borders even slightly is a trend in Connecticut.
CT senate leaders announce big children’s mental health bills
Legislators have described the mental health crisis among children as one of the most crucial priorities this session.
Lamont budget would help towns improve school air quality
After initial reluctance, Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration is warming to the prospect of helping towns improve air quality in schools.
On the legislative agenda for educators: Remote learning and mental health
Pandemic-related issues will top the agenda for lawmakers on the education and children’s committees during the upcoming legislative session.
Lamont to leave mask mandate up to school districts
Gov. Ned Lamont recommended Monday that the statewide mask mandate for students and staff in school buildings cease at the end of February.