Connecticut Schools

Multiple schools across Connecticut and Long Island have faced threats this week. Advocates say the uptick in violent rhetoric is due to a broadening culture of gun violence — and the fear that comes with it.

More than 200 parents and teachers in Bridgeport rallied at City Hall on Tuesday night to protest conditions at the city’s schools.

Connecticut’s Department of Education held its annual back-to-school meeting this week. The group of superintendents and education leaders focused on opportunities that can be provided to students to prepare them for life after school — whether it be college, military service or straight to the workforce.

New data from the Connecticut Department of Education shows that the percentage of kids missing more than 18 school days per year was down to 17%. That’s down 2% from the previous year, and the lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon said the program will be expanded with additional funding, close to $10 million, to help cover health care costs of paraeducators.

Connecticut’s Board of Education has released a “position statement and policy guidance” document to help school districts keep kids off phones and other personal technology in the classroom.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont are looking for ways to keep kids off their phones and focused on school.

A July report from Connecticut’s Department of Education outlines seven teaching areas that lack certified educators.

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut will buy tampons and menstrual pads in bulk with a $1.95 million grant from the Department of Public Health.

A national report ranked Connecticut highly in education and child well-being. Yet, learning challenges from the pandemic linger.