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Posted inPolitics

As Biden eyes Cardona for education secretary, focus is on how he handled school reopening

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas and Adria Watson December 21, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:43 am

One of Joe Biden’s top three priorities for his first 100 days is to “reopen the majority of schools.”

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As New Haven schools move to reopen, 37% of parents are opting out

Avatar photo by Adria Watson October 28, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

The state’s largest school system is the only one yet to open in-person. Many parents don’t want that to change.

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The state has left school closing and reopening decisions to districts. That could be a problem.

Avatar photo by Adria Watson September 15, 2020 @ 7:43 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:37 am

Advocates worry the state’s hands-off approach could harm Connecticut’s most vulnerable students, who struggle to learn remotely.

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The state has left school closing and reopening decisions to districts. That could be a problem.

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Adria Watson and Jacqueline Rabe Thomas September 14, 2020 @ 5:54 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:37 am

Advocates worry the state’s hands-off approach could harm Connecticut’s most vulnerable students, who struggle to learn remotely.

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As some teachers opt to stay home, educators find ways to keep schools open

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas and Adria Watson September 4, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

Districts are using a variety of techniques to staff their classrooms and accommodate teachers at risk of infection.

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State sets up data system to track student participation during the pandemic

Avatar photo by Adria Watson September 2, 2020 @ 9:16 pmJuly 21, 2022 @ 1:57 pm

State officials will monitor districts on a weekly basis to gauge student attendance and address problems early.

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Unions issue list of ‘non-negotiable’ COVID protocols for a safe school reopening

Avatar photo by Adria Watson August 24, 2020 @ 7:25 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:36 am

Union members urged districts not to reopen if they cannot meet the 13 “non-negotiable” safety measures  they outlined Monday.

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Here’s how much extra state aid your school district is getting to open during COVID

Avatar photo by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas August 24, 2020 @ 2:41 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:36 am

Most schools aren’t getting nearly what they’ve said they require to reopen safely during COVID.

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Gov. Lamont is pushing local leaders to open school buildings. CT’s largest district decided against it.

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Adria Watson and Jacqueline Rabe Thomas August 18, 2020 @ 8:06 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:38 am

New Haven Public Schools – where one out of every 26 students in Connecticut is enrolled – is going remote.

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State aims to provide students with universal internet and computer access during pandemic

Avatar photo by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas July 28, 2020 @ 6:29 pmJuly 21, 2022 @ 1:58 pm

The state will purchase 50,000 laptops and pay internet bills for 60,000 students to close Connecticut’s digital divide.

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Connecticut leaves it to local districts whether to reopen schools full-time

Avatar photo by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas July 27, 2020 @ 6:02 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:35 am

In a switch, the state will not dictate how instruction will be offered, leaving that to local school systems.

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House panel splits along party lines on school reopening during pandemic

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat July 23, 2020 @ 4:04 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:35 am

Reps. Hayes and Courtney push back against GOP advocacy — supported by Gov. Ned Lamont – for in-person learning.

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CT moves forward on school reopening as virus surge prompts other states to step back

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat June 30, 2020 @ 3:59 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:33 am

As coronavirus infections spike, states are reassessing or putting back-to-school plans on hold. Connecticut, however, is moving forward.

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