Lawmakers are questioning how school closures will impact kids who rely on free meals.
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Books behind bars: Pilot Pell Grant program helps inmates look toward the future
“We want them to be able to get out, get a job, get themselves back on their feet and really succeed in their life,” an instructor said of his incarcerated students.
Best of 2019: Hayes focuses on education and gun control — not drama
During her first 100 days in office, Hayes has distinguished herself as a former teacher who is also willing to be a student.
Hayes focuses on education and gun control — not drama
During her first 100 days in office, Hayes has distinguished herself as a former teacher who is also willing to be a student.
Hayes, DeVos spar over use of federal money to arm teachers
Rep. Jahana Hayes was critical of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s refusal to oppose the use of federal money on firearms for schools.
To target ‘bad actors,’ CT demands data on student lenders from DeVos
The U.S. Department of Education stopped sharing that information with the state governments last year, saying local policing of student lenders impeded federal oversight.
DeLauro takes on DeVos failed charter schools, education budget cuts
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was put on the spot over a new report that said charter schools wasted $1 billion in federal money.
Murphy, Hayes sponsor effort to block spending of federal funds to arm teachers
Connecticut lawmakers want to make sure it’s clear that federal funds can’t be used to arm teachers.
Secretary DeVos invited to visit East Hartford schools — again
East Hartford Board of Education Chairman extends “olive branch” to Betsy DeVos.
School safety report calls for end to Obama discipline guidance, arming school staff
WASHINGTON – A federal commission created after the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., and led by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, recommends rescinding Obama-era policy aimed at reducing racial discrimination when students are disciplined and offered little on gun control.
Midterm propels CT Dems into power, key roles in House ‘stop Trump’ efforts
WASHINGTON – The Democratic takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives has propelled Connecticut’s lawmakers into positions of power that may help them further their agendas and give them new roles in the effort to block President Donald Trump’s initiatives.
Murphy tries to block DeVos from using federal funds to arm teachers
WASHINGTON – The possibility the Trump administration would allow the use of federal funds to arm teachers prompted Sen. Chris Murphy on Thursday to try to block the move through legislation. It may be a long-shot effort, but it’s leading Democratic opposition to the plan.
DeVos tells Murphy she doesn’t think schools can call ICE on students
WASHINGTON – Under questioning by Sen. Chris Murphy on Tuesday, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos reversed herself on whether a school can call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on students believed to be undocumented. “I don’t think they can,” she said.
Connecticut advocates blast DeVos for saying schools can welcome ICE
WASHINGTON – Immigration advocates in the state and the Connecticut office of the ACLU blasted Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for saying that a school can chose to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on students believed to be undocumented.
Courtney slams DeVos for failing to respond to East Hartford high letters
WASHINGTON – Rep. Joe Courtney on Tuesday lashed out at Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for her failure to respond to letters from Connecticut officials and students who were offended by her disparaging remarks about East Hartford High School a year ago.