Eversource stock fell, then rallied during a contentious hearing Monday. Its reputation with lawmakers is unlikely to rebound so easily.
Gail Lavielle
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School regionalization bills sow confusion, spread fear
One of the bills calls for remaking school districts in the image of the state’s probate court map, but its author says that was never his intent.
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Teachers rally against Smarter Balanced test at Capitol: ‘Put the test to rest’
Hundreds of teachers, parents, teachers union leaders and students descended on the state Capitol Tuesday, objecting to the Department of Education’s use of the Smarter Balanced test associated with the Common Core Standards. Some key lawmakers, however, appear to be unmoved.
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For students with limited English, glaring gaps in achievement and state remedies
One of every 15 students in Connecticut’s public schools speaks and understands only limited English, and their academic achievement lags far behind that of their classmates. The achievement gap in Connecticut is among the highest in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Education.