Connecticut’s Education Committee will address special education funding and services — as well as other debates involving funding — in 2025.
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More CT teachers issuing votes of no confidence in superintendents
CT teacher unions are using the votes to show dissatisfaction with leadership they say is uncommunicative, inexperienced or out of touch.
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Most CT parents at least somewhat satisfied with their child’s school, survey finds
The survey found that 88 percent of CT parents are “very” or “somewhat” satisfied with their child’s school.
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CT sees improvements in math, science, chronic absenteeism rate
Data released Tuesday showed CT students’ math and science scores rose, while English scores stayed flat. Chronic absenteeism rates dropped.
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CT recommends cellphone restrictions in schools
The guidelines tell CT school districts to keep cellphones out of students’ hands, with varying restrictions recommended per grade level.
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DOJ complaint over High Road Schools names 4 CT districts
The complaint alleges special education law violations by Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Stratford schools related to High Road Schools.
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CT LGBTQ+ groups issue ‘best practices’ for Title IX expansion
CT and federal laws now explicitly include LGBTQ+ students, have a broader definition of sex-based harassment and clarify school obligations.
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End of pandemic funding could spell disaster for some CT schools
Almost every CT public school student will feel an impact from the end of federal pandemic funds. But urban school districts will be hit hardest.
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For CT parents, special ed meetings with schools are ‘a battlefield’
Parents of students with disabilities spend hours preparing for meetings with school leaders. Still, they say, they’re often belittled and ignored.
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CT passes K-12 education bills aimed at improving teaching environment
Educators hope the passage of two education bills will push schools a few steps closer to a more sustainable teaching environment.
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As ESSER funding expires, CT superintendents worry about cuts
Many CT superintendents are worrying about student mental health needs, the rising costs of special education and more as funding ends.
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With CT school suspensions and expulsions rising, bill aims to help
A CT bill would require that suspended students receive ‘trauma-informed’ services and limit some out-of-school suspensions to two days.
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CT bills would fight teacher shortage by changing pay, certification
The bills would increase CT starting salaries for teachers and paraeducators, as well as simplify the path for teacher certification.
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CT urges students to apply for $10K educator diversity scholarship
Under the program, students from CT’s priority districts, can receive up to $10K each year to pursue a career in education.
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CT lawmakers urged to delay kindergarten age change
CT stakeholders are saying the legislature moved too fast on the kindergarten age change law and are urging them to delay implementation.