Seven New Cases Confirmed at Westport School District
Seven New Cases Confirmed At Westport School District
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New Haven Students Returning to Classrooms Jan. 19 for First Time Since Pandemic Began; Other Districts Resuming In-Person Classes After Shorter Breaks
New Haven Students Returning to Classrooms Jan. 19 for First Time Since Pandemic Began; Other Districts Resuming In-Person Classes After Shorter Breaks
E.O. Smith Returns to Virtual After COVID Spike
E.O. Smith Returns to Virtual After COVID Spike
‘We Are Ready to Return’: Shelton Superintendent Says In-Person Learning to Resume Monday
‘We Are Ready to Return’: Shelton Superintendent Says In-Person Learning to Resume Monday
New Haven Alders Approve Software to Improve Recruitment of Black Teachers
New Haven Alders Approve Software to Improve Recruitment of Black Teachers
COVID-19 Vaccines and Schools: Your Questions Answered
COVID-19 Vaccines and Schools: Your Questions Answered
As Teacher Morale Hits a New Low, Schools Look for Ways to Give Breaks, Restoration
As Teacher Morale Hits a New Low, Schools Look for Ways to Give Breaks, Restoration
Teachers’ Union Urges Switch to All-Remote Learning
The President of the CT Education AssociaTeachers’ Union Leader Urges Switch to All-Remote Learningtion sa
East Lyme Reports 10 More COVID Cases Connected With Schools
East Lyme Reports 10 More COVID Cases Connected With Schools
UConn Joins Program to Offer Free Online Classes to Students From Disadvantaged High Schools
UConn Joins Program to Offer Free Online Classes to Students From Disadvantaged High Schools
The Impact on Local Schools, as New Yorkers Relocate to Connecticut During the Pandemic
The Impact on Local Schools, as New Yorkers Relocate to Connecticut During the Pandemic
New Haven School Meals Program Faces Up to $4 Million Deficit
New Haven School Meals Program Faces Up to $4 Million Deficit
Darien Parents Petition Against Delayed Return to In-Person Learning
Darien Parents Petition Against Delayed Return to In-Person Learning
Big Picture: How the Latest COVID-19 Aid for Education Breaks Down, in Two Charts
Big Picture: How the Latest COVID-19 Aid for Education Breaks Down, in Two Charts
In Farewell, DeVos Urges Congress to Reject Biden’s Policies
In Farewell, DeVos Urges Congress to Reject Biden’s Policies
Survey: Teachers Say They Still Feel Unsafe in School
Survey: Teachers Say They Still Feel Unsafe in School
Some Teachers Still Left Without Accommodations to Work From Home Despite Serious Medical Conditions
Some Teachers Still Left Without Accommodations to Work From Home Despite Serious Medical Conditions
Connecticut to Expand Priority Testing Access for Teachers, School Staff
Connecticut to Expand Priority Testing Access for Teachers, School Staff
As Miguel Cardona Departs for D.C., Lamont Wants an Education Commissioner Who Will Keep Kids in School During the Pandemic
As Miguel Cardona Departs for D.C., Lamont Wants an Education Commissioner Who Will Keep Kids in School During the Pandemic
New Britain Educators: Teaching During the Pandemic Is ‘Mental Gymnastics Every Day’
New Britain Educators: Teaching During the Pandemic Is ‘Mental Gymnastics Every Day’
Billions in School Construction in CT Hasn’t Made a Dent in Segregation — but This Year, Things Could Be Different
Billions in School Construction in CT Hasn’t Made a Dent in Segregation — but This Year, Things Could Be Different
Windham School System Yearns for Normal Classes
Windham School System Yearns for Normal Classes
New Haven Elementary Schools Plan Return to Classroom
New Haven Elementary Schools Plan Return to Classroom
For Students, 2020 Was a Year of Change, Adjustment
For Students, 2020 Was a Year of Change, Adjustment
With Students Distance Learning, Bridgeport Debates Cops’ Role in Schools
With Students Distance Learning, Bridgeport Debates Cops’ Role in Schools
Shelton School Board Wants Transportation Savings Used for Education
Shelton School Board Wants Transportation Savings Used for Education
Torrington School Officials Making Plans for Employee Vaccinations
Torrington School Officials Making Plans for Employee Vaccinations
New Haven Committee: Reform, Don’t Abolish SROs
New Haven Committee: Reform, Don’t Abolish SROs
The Problem Solvers: During Pandemic, Fairfield County Math League Finds New Solution
The Problem Solvers: During Pandemic, Fairfield County Math League Finds New Solution
‘We Are Struggling’: Greenwich Preschools Face Rising Costs in COVID Era
‘We Are Struggling’: Greenwich Preschools Face Rising Costs in COVID Era
Greenwich Schools Surpass 200 COVID Cases Reported Since Classes Began
Greenwich Schools Surpass 200 COVID Cases Reported Since Classes Began
When Will Teachers Get Vaccinated? Some Already Have — but Most Are Nervously Waiting.
When Will Teachers Get Vaccinated? Some Already Have — but Most Are Nervously Waiting.
Teachers on TV? Schools Try Creative Strategy to Narrow Digital Divide
Teachers on TV? Schools Try Creative Strategy to Narrow Digital Divide
New York Banned Facial Recognition in Schools. Will Other States Follow?
New York Banned Facial Recognition in Schools. Will Other States Follow?
Teachers Can Apply PPE Costs to Their $250 Educator Tax Deduction. Is That Enough?
Teachers Can Apply PPE Costs to Their $250 Educator Tax Deduction. Is That Enough?
Biden Picks Connecticut Schools Chief Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary
Biden Picks Connecticut Schools Chief Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary
New Canaan Schools Go Remote Jan. 4-8
New Canaan Schools Go Remote Jan. 4-8
Region 15 to Switch to Online Learning Until Jan. 11
Region 15 to Switch to Online Learning Until Jan. 11
Racial Justice Group in New Britain Stages Rally to Demand Better Funding for Education
Racial Justice Group in New Britain Stages Rally to Demand Better Funding for Education
K-12 Schools Get $57 Billion in COVID-19 Deal; No Relief for State and Local Governments
K-12 Schools Get $57 Billion in COVID-19 Deal; No Relief for State and Local Governments
School Workers May Get Early Shot at COVID-19 Vaccine. Will They Take It?
School Workers May Get Early Shot at COVID-19 Vaccine. Will They Take It?
Goodbye, Adobe Flash: What Educators Need to Know
Goodbye, Adobe Flash: What Educators Need to Know
Education Dept. Gets $73.5 Billion in Funding Deal That Ends Ban on Federal Aid for Busing
Education Dept. Gets $73.5 Billion in Funding Deal That Ends Ban on Federal Aid for Busing
Cheating in Online School? Some Students and Parents Say It’s OK
Cheating in Online School? Some Students and Parents Say It’s OK
‘A Real Challenge’: CT School Districts Struggle With Substitute Teacher Shortage
‘A Real Challenge’: CT School Districts Struggle With Substitute Teacher Shortage
As Biden Eyes Cardona for Education Secretary, Focus Is on How He Handled School Reopening
As Biden Eyes Cardona for Education Secretary, Focus Is on How He Handled School Reopening
Norwich to Join Effort to Recruit, Train and Hire Minority Teachers
Norwich to Join Effort to Recruit, Train and Hire Minority Teachers
Internet Access a Problem for Many New Haven Students
Internet Access a Problem for Many New Haven Students
1/3 New Haven Students Chronically Absent
1/3 New Haven Students Chronically Absent
Connecticut High School Seniors Navigating College Applications in a Pandemic. ‘It’s Thrown a Wrench Into Everybody’s Plans.’
Connecticut High School Seniors Navigating College Applications in a Pandemic. ‘It’s Thrown a Wrench Into Everybody’s Plans.’
Connecticut Sees Significant Drop-Off in Applications for Coaching Permits
Connecticut Sees Significant Drop-Off in Applications for Coaching Permits
Include School Employees in Next Phase of Vaccinations, Federal Panel Recommends
Include School Employees in Next Phase of Vaccinations, Federal Panel Recommends
Biden Weighs Options for Education Secretary Who Will Face Early Political Pressure in School Reopening Bid
Biden Weighs Options for Education Secretary Who Will Face Early Political Pressure in School Reopening Bid
The Teaching Profession in 2020 (in Charts)
The Teaching Profession in 2020 (in Charts)
New HVAC System for Greenwich’s Cos Cob School Clears Another Hurdle
New HVAC System for Greenwich’s Cos Cob School Clears Another Hurdle
Greenwich School Board OKs Spending Plan After Much Debate
Greenwich School Board OKs Spending Plan After Much Debate
Citizens’ Petition Opposes a Cell Tower Near Monroe Schools
Citizens’ Petition Opposes a Cell Tower Near Monroe Schools
In Greenwich Schools, December COVID-19 Cases Top All Other Months
In Greenwich Schools, December COVID-19 Cases Top All Other Months
Could CT’s Top Educator Become US Secretary of Education? Local Officials Sure Hope So.
Could CT’s Top Educator Become US Secretary of Education? Local Officials Sure Hope So.
Clergy to Lamont: Earn Our Support by Tackling School Segregation
Clergy to Lamont: Earn Our Support by Tackling School Segregation
Teachers Vie for Covid-19 Vaccine Priority
Teachers Vie for Covid-19 Vaccine Priority
State Schools Chiefs Push Biden for Wiggle Room on Accountability During Pandemic
State Schools Chiefs Push Biden for Wiggle Room on Accountability During Pandemic
Supreme Court Rejects Religious School’s Challenge to Kentucky Virus Order
Supreme Court Rejects Religious School’s Challenge to Kentucky Virus Order
States Renew Efforts to Track Student Attendance as Pandemic Stretches On
States Renew Efforts to Track Student Attendance as Pandemic Stretches On
How Google Classroom Is Changing Teaching: Q&A With Researcher Carlo Perrotta
How Google Classroom Is Changing Teaching: Q&A With Researcher Carlo Perrotta
Education Technology in 2020: 8 Takeaways From a Chaotic Year
Education Technology in 2020:8 Takeaways From a Chaotic Year
Connecticut’s Miguel Cardona in the Mix for Biden’s Education Secretary
Connecticut’s Miguel Cardona in the Mix for Biden’s Education Secretary
Windham Schools to Go All Virtual After Vacation
Windham Schools to Go All Virtual After Vacation
Will Children Be Able to Get COVID-19 Vaccines?
Will Children Be Able to Get COVID-19 Vaccines?
Greenwich Schools Receives Shipment of COVID-19 Rapid Tests
Greenwich Schools Receives Shipment of COVID-19 Rapid Tests
Simsbury Foresees School Enrollment Turnaround: New Apartments Are Bringing More Families, Bucking Statewide Trend
Simsbury Foresees School Enrollment Turnaround: New Apartments Are Bringing More Families, Bucking Statewide Trend
Snow Days Canceled Because of COVID-19 Online School? Not in These School Districts
Snow Days Canceled Because of COVID-19 online school? Not in These School Districts
Students’ Reading Losses Could Strain Schools’ Capacity to Help Them Catch Up
Students’ Reading Losses Could Strain Schools’ Capacity to Help Them Catch Up
Survey: Students Want More Opportunities to Connect With Teachers During the Pandemic
Survey: Students Want More Opportunities to Connect With Teachers During the Pandemic
A District’s Heartfelt Snow-Day Order Kept Tradition Alive and Went Viral: ‘Go Build a Snowman’
A District’s Heartfelt Snow-Day Order Kept Tradition Alive and Went Viral: ‘Go Build a Snowman’
When Will It Be Like 2019 Again?
When Will It Be Like 2019 Again?
What Would a National Tutoring Program Look Like? Can We Afford It?
What Would a National Tutoring Program Look Like? Can We Afford It?
An Exit Interview With Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
An Exit Interview With Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
No Snow Days This Year for Many Connecticut Students, but Some Districts Keep the Tradition Alive Despite Prevalence of Online Learning in Pandemic
No Snow Days This Year for Many Connecticut Students, but Some Districts Keep the Tradition Alive Despite Prevalence of Online Learning in Pandemic
‘They Get it Done’: School Nurses on Front Lines of COVID-19 Crisis
‘They Get it Done’: School Nurses on Front Lines of COVID-19 Crisis
Tolland Public Schools to Shift to Online-Only Learning Dec. 21 Through Mid-January
Tolland Public Schools to Shift to Online-Only Learning Dec. 21 Through Mid-January
Windsor Schools to Move to Distance Learning
Windsor Schools to Move to Distance Learning
December Uptick in COVID Cases Continues in Greenwich Schools
December Uptick in COVID Cases Continues in Greenwich Schools
Europe Wanted to Keep Schools Open This Winter. Coronavirus Surges Have Disrupted Those Plans.
Europe Wanted to Keep Schools Open This Winter. Coronavirus Surges Have Disrupted Those Plans.
Teacher Shortage Compounds COVID Crisis in Schools
Teacher Shortage Compounds Covid Crisis in Schools
School Employees May Get Early COVID-19 Vaccinations. Here’s How States Will Decide When
School Employees May Get Early COVID-19 Vaccinations. Here’s How States Will Decide When
Remote Learning Will Keep a Strong Foothold Even After the Pandemic, Survey Finds
Remote Learning Will Keep a Strong Foothold Even After the Pandemic, Survey Finds
The Incredible Shrinking COVID-19 Relief Package for Schools?
The Incredible Shrinking COVID-19 Relief Package for Schools?
Seats Open in New Haven Church Learning Hubs
Seats Open in New Haven Church Learning Hubs
East Hampton Residents OK $1.1M Project to Rehab High School Athletic Fields
East Hampton Residents OK $1.1M Project to Rehab High School Athletic Fields
Lawmakers Are Preparing for Another Push to Eliminate CT’s Religious Exemption From Vaccines. The COVID-19 Shot Is Complicating That.
Lawmakers Are Preparing for Another Push to Eliminate CT’s Religious Exemption From Vaccines. The COVID-19 Shot Is Complicating That.
Glastonbury Schools to Go Online-Only From Thursday Through Holiday Recess Due to Staffing Issues
Glastonbury Schools to Go Online-Only From Thursday Through Holiday Recess Due to Staffing Issues
Superintendent: Darien Schools to Close Until After Winter Break
Superintendent: Darien Schools to Close Until After Winter Break
Norwich Schools Hear Arguments for More In-Person and More Remote Learning
Norwich Schools Hear Arguments for More In-Person and More Remote Learning
Bristol Public Schools to Shift to Fully Remote Classes From Late December to Mid-January
Bristol Public Schools to Shift to Fully Remote Classes From Late December to Mid-January
Enfield Schools to Begin Remote-Only Learning Immediately
Enfield Schools to Begin Remote-Only Learning Immediately
Norwalk Schools to Go Full Remote Until Jan. 4
Norwalk Schools to Go Full Remote Until Jan. 4
Bolton Schools Move to Remote Learning Around Holiday Break
Bolton Schools Move to Remote Learning Around Holiday Break
If Teachers Get the Vaccine Quickly, Can Students Get Back to School?
If Teachers Get the Vaccine Quickly, Can Students Get Back to School?
Schools Will Close in Germany as Cases Surge
Schools Will Close in Germany as Cases Surge
Teachers in High-Poverty Schools Penalized Unfairly on Observations, Study Says
Teachers in High-Poverty Schools Penalized Unfairly on Observations, Study Says
Schools Work to Speed Up Internet in Rural Homes for Remote Learning
Schools Work to Speed Up Internet in Rural Homes for Remote Learning
Report Finds New AP Computer Science Course Is Diversifying the Field
Report Finds New AP Computer Science Course Is Diversifying the Field
How Betsy DeVos Bent the Nation’s Education Debate in Four Tense Years
How Betsy DeVos Bent the Nation’s Education Debate in Four Tense Years
Q&A: Sen. Patty Murray on the Next Education Secretary, COVID-19 Relief, and ESSA
Q&A: Sen. Patty Murray on the Next Education Secretary, COVID-19 Relief, and ESSA
Report: Out-of-Town Students Cost Norwich Schools Millions
Report: Out-of-Town Students Cost Norwich Schools Millions
Researchers Balk at Trump’s Last-Minute Picks for Ed. Science Board
Researchers Balk at Trump’s Last-Minute Picks for Ed. Science Board
High Court Declines Challenge to District Policy Protecting Transgender Students
High Court Declines Challenge to District Policy Protecting Transgender Students
CT Educators Still Want Schools Closed. Now They Have a 20-Foot Petition of Names as Support.
CT Educators Still Want Schools Closed. Now They Have a 20-Foot Petition of Names as Support.
Coronavirus Cases Among K-12 Students Up 49% From Prior Week as Teachers, School Staff Petition Gov. Ned Lamont to Shut Down Schools
Coronavirus Cases Among K-12 Students Up 49% From Prior Week as Teachers, School Staff Petition Gov. Ned Lamont to Shut Down Schools
South Windsor Schools Return to Remote Learning Dec. 21
South Windsor Schools Return to Remote Learning Dec. 21
Stamford School Psychologist Says She Got COVID From Student, Refuting City Claims
Stamford School Psychologist Says She Got COVID From Student, Refuting City Claims
East Lyme Schools Report Two New COVID-19 Cases
East Lyme Schools Report Two New COVID-19 Cases
Stamford Changes Quarantine Rules for Schools as COVID Cases Rise
Stamford Changes Quarantine Rules for Schools as COVID Cases Rise
Danbury Sees ‘Solid Pathway’ to Reopening School Buildings in January
Danbury Sees ‘Solid Pathway’ to Reopening School Buildings in January
Over a Dozen College Students Hired as Substitute Teachers in Torrington
Over a Dozen College Students Hired as Substitute Teachers in Torrington
New Haven Finds Benefit in Dedicated Grant Writer Posision
New Haven Finds Benefit in Dedicated Grant Writer Posision
Governor Lamont Announces FAFSA Completion Challenge for Connecticut School Districts
Governor Lamont Announces FAFSA Completion Challenge for Connecticut School Districts
Prominent Attorney Will Represent Parents in School Mask Challenge
Prominent Attorney Will Represent Parents In School Mask Challenge
COVID-19 Costs Stonington Schools More Than $1 Million
COVID-19 Costs Stonington Schools More Than $1 Million
Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Turn Toward Testing Children
Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Turn Toward Testing Children
Child Advocacy Group Calls for Major Tax Shift to Close ‘Highly Unjust’ Income, Wealth Gaps
Child Advocacy Group Calls for Major Tax Shift to Close ‘Highly Unjust’ Income, Wealth Gaps
Manchester Schools to Go Online-Only Through Early January
Manchester Schools to Go Online-Only Through Early January
Pastors From Across Connecticut Ask Lawmakers to Boost Funding for Black, Latino and Low-Income Students
Pastors From Across Connecticut Ask Lawmakers to Boost Funding for Black, Latino and Low-Income Students
Greenwich Schools Report Possible In-School Transmission of COVID
Greenwich Schools Report Possible In-School Transmission of COVID
Staffing Shortage Temporarily Halts In-Person Classes at New London Magnet School
Staffing Shortage Temporarily Halts In-Person Classes at New London’s RMMS
ISAAC in New London Reports Case of COVID-19
ISAAC in New London Reports Case of COVID-19
‘It Just Smells Bad:’ Bridgeport Schools IT Restructuring Leads to Accusation of Union-Busting
‘It Just Smells Bad:’ Bridgeport Schools IT Restructuring Leads to Accusation of Union-Busting
Fairfield Teachers, School Board Reach Agreement on Virtual Learning
Fairfield Teachers, School Board Reach Agreement on Virtual Learning
Manchester High Goes Fully Remote Today; Other Schools Start Monday
Manchester High Goes Fully Remote Today; Other Schools Start Monday
Search Begins for New Stratford Schools Superintendent
Search Beings for New Stratford Schools Superintendent
Bridgeport School Board Votes to Keep Its Officers
Bridgeport School Board Votes to Keep Its Officers
New Haven Principals Seek More Counselors, Librarians
Principals Seek More Counselors, Librarians
Farmington High School Becomes the Latest Connecticut School to Retire Its Indian Mascot
Farmington High School Becomes the Latest Connecticut School to Retire Its Indian Mascot
Data Privacy in the Age of Online Learning
Data Privacy in the Age of Online Learning
Biden Vows to Reopen Most Schools After 1st 100 Days on Job
Biden Vows to Reopen Most Schools After 1st 100 Days on Job
Teachers: COVID Changing the Learning, Grading Paradigm
Teachers: COVID Changing the Learning, Grading Paradigm
‘Like a Spiderweb:’ How a Thanksgiving-Weekend Gathering Led to the Entire Avon School District Shutting Down
‘Like a Spiderweb:’ How a Thanksgiving-Weekend Gathering Led to the Entire Avon School District Shutting Down
Challenges to Delivering Special Education Have Increased During the COVID Era
Challenges to Delivering Special Education Have Increased During the COVID Era
Schools Get Creative to Fight Student Vacation Hunger
Schools Get Creative to Fight Student Vacation Hunger
Norwich Schools to Begin Rapid COVID-19 Testing Program
Norwich Schools to Begin Rapid COVID-19 Testing Program
Waterford School Closed Monday and Tuesday Due to Staff Absences
Waterford School Closed Monday and Tuesday Due to Staff Absences
East Lyme Announces COVID-19 Case at Flanders School
East Lyme Announces COVID-19 Case at Flanders School
Positive COVID Cases Force 14 Haddam-Killingworth High School Students to Self Quarantine
Positive COVID Cases Force 14 HK High School Students to Self Quarantine
Should Connecticut Students Take the Incoming COVID-19 Vaccine?
Should Connecticut Students Take the Incoming COVID-19 Vaccine?
Connecticut Remains Behind Neighboring States for Broadband Access, but Improvements Could Be Coming
Connecticut Remains Behind Neighboring States for Broadband Access, but Improvements Could Be Coming
Increase in Distance Learners Causes Staffing Concerns at Stamford School
Increase in Distance Learners Causes Staffing Concerns at Stamford School
East Hampton Elementary Students Returning to School; Others to Continue Remotely
East Hampton Elementary Students Returning to School; Others to Continue Remotely