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.
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Teachers unions urge backing CDC guidance on masking in schools
Teachers unions in the region say wearing masks indoors will help students and staff return safely to in-person learning this fall. With rising COVID-19 cases, the CDC this week adjusted its guidance, and now recommends universal mask-wearing in schools. The Connecticut Education Association‘s Kate Dias said the teachers union expects the state to ensure school districts […]
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CT reviewing CDC mask guidance for K-12 schools
Gov. Ned Lamont’s office is reviewing updated CDC guidance for mask-wearing in K-12 schools before taking an “official stance.”
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A surge in pandemic Fs raises old concerns about credit recovery. Here’s how schools could make it better.
A startling rise in failing grades during the pandemic was one of the most worrying signs that students were struggling.
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CT school districts will not be required to provide remote learning next year
The Department of Education emphasized the importance of learning in person.
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New Haven’s school challenge: How to spend all that federal money
How does it spend $136 million in federal pandemic relief without getting hooked on the short-term dough?
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$10.7 million program aims to get kids back in schools
The money will help families in 15 high-needs districts transition back into schools in the fall.
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Thousands of students didn’t show up for school this year. Where are the children?
The drop in enrollment disproportionately landed in the state’s 10 lowest performing districts, worsening Connecticut’s already severe achievement gaps.
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1,500 Hartford school staff to be vaccinated this week at pop-up clinic
Vaccinations are taking place Thursday and Friday. A second round will be scheduled in coming days.
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Will getting teachers vaccinated get students back in school full time? It might not be that easy
Districts will have to convince parents and students that in-person learning is safe and that students won’t bring COVID-19 home.