With chronic absenteeism still a challenge in school districts across CT, some schools are finding creative ways to keep students engaged.
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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.
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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.
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House unveils broad mental health bill
The bill includes initiatives to improve and expand mental health workforce development, services in schools, insurance coverage and more.
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Persistent uptick in school COVID cases, but no plans for remote learning
State data shows 2,483 students tested positive for COVID over the last seven days — a 134% increase since Nov. 3.
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Education advocates: Pension savings system reinforces inequities in CT’s schools
Education Reform Now wants the state to bill wealthy districts and use some of the money to help poor communities.
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Student quarantines no longer necessary in CT after classroom COVID exposure
Gov. Ned Lamont says students exposed to COVID-19 in the classroom can be screened, not quarantined.
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Providers are scheduling COVID vaccine appointments for children ages 5 to 11. Here’s how to sign up.
In Connecticut, 277,630 children in that age bracket now qualify for the immunization.
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California is mandating the COVID vaccine for kids. Could Connecticut be next?
Connecticut’s new public health commissioner supports a vaccine mandate for children once it receives full FDA approval. She’s not alone.
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Hundreds of CT school bus drivers might not show up for work on Monday
Some 227 bus drivers are refusing to get vaccinated or take the tests.
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CT educators share what is being taught in their classrooms amid growing outrage about Critical Race Theory
The accusation persists that teachers striving to help students understand racism in America are using Critical Race Theory.
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How one CT school district prepared to start the year anew, again
Teacher Courtney Haskell prepares for the upcoming school year. Different from last year, students in her class will be allowed to share books in the bookshelf in the classroom. A year ago, like many districts throughout the state, the Meriden public school system was ready to re-open its doors, weary of a pandemic that had […]
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Vaccinated? Connecticut schools now asking teachers for proof
School districts are required to record the vaccination status of all school employees, but not many have done it yet.
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Lamont continues COVID-19 mask mandate in the schools
Gov. Ned Lamont said the mask mandate is necessary to protect kids who are unvaccinated.
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Reading, ‘Rithmetic and Resisting COVID: The new 3 R’s as kids head back to school
Parents have questions about how to navigate their child’s first experience or return to the classroom. Here are some answers.