Connecticut began an experimental workforce development program Monday to teach skills necessary for remote work.
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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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Students who learned remotely had lower scores, report shows
Students across Connecticut lost ground academically during the pandemic, according to data released by the state Department of Education.
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In-person classes to resume at CT state colleges in the fall
Central Connecticut State University in New Britain will resume in-person classes in the fall along with the other state colleges. In-person classes will resume at state colleges this fall, with mask-wearing and social-distancing requirements still in effect, officials said Monday. The announcement came at Gateway Community College on Monday, where leaders from colleges and universities […]
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Report: Twice as many CT high schoolers are in danger of being held back
A classroom is set up for the fall semester at Middletown High School. There will be an empty desk between two students. High school students will have to carry their desk shield assigned to them when moving to another class and submit it at the end of the day for sanitization. Research released Monday confirms […]
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Over 14,000 sign petition calling for governor to close schools unless safety recommendations are met
Education union leaders called on Gov. Ned Lamont to close schools until mid-January unless safety precautions are met.