The class of 2027 would be first to complete a mandatory half-credit financial literacy course if the governor signs the bill.
Education
Stories about schooling in Connecticut: Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12, higher education, education spending and child welfare.
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CT legislature votes to stop colleges from withholding transcripts over debt
The bill would prevent CT colleges and universities from withholding transcripts over student debt in certain instances.
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CT to combat teacher shortage with $3M for recruitment, support
CT plans to create a new teacher Registered Apprentice Program, and expand existing efforts in recruitment to address an educator shortage.
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Charter schools in CT: What you need to know
What are charter schools? How are they funded? How many are in CT? Your questions about charter schools, answered.
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Attorney general seeks second court order in Stone Academy probe
Attorney General William Tong’s office says Stone Academy has only partially complied with the civil investigative demand’s request for records.
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A Danbury charter school, approved but unfunded, causes tensions
The school, which CT officials approved in 2018, is caught in the middle of debates over whether it’s a good option for struggling students.
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Former Stone Academy nursing students to file class action lawsuit
Eight former Stone Academy students will file a lawsuit representing hundreds of people left in the lurch when the school abruptly closed.
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How CT colleges could respond to proposed state budget shortfalls
CT legislators’ proposed budget falls short of what’s needed to maintain current services at state colleges. Here’s what officials could cut.
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Killingly approves contract for mental health center in schools
Last year a complaint was filed with the state about the Killingly board of education’s previous decision to not add mental health services.
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Local leaders launch ad campaign to support more school funding
Local leaders are teaming up to pressure Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly to boost funding to the state’s public education system.
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Stone Academy students share their stories after closure: ‘We’re not OK’
Months after Stone Academy’s closure, hundreds of students who were hoping to become licensed practical nurses are stuck in limbo. Here are some of their stories.
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CT colleges fight proposed budget amid layoff, tuition hike concerns
Students and presidents protested the state budget legislators endorsed, which is $109M short of what’s needed to maintain current services.
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CT universities could face 650 layoffs, big tuition hikes
The budget the Appropriations Committee endorsed for 2023-24 falls $109 million short of the cost needed to maintain current services.
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Danbury charter school left out of CT budget proposal
The Danbury site was the only approved CT charter school plan left out of the proposed state budget unveiled this week.
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Stone Academy shut down. What does the future hold for its students?
Students who were studying practical nursing at Stone Academy haven’t been able to obtain their transcripts. Here’s why.