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Yondr Pouch controversy
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Story by Liliana Hernandez and Kaylee Cormier, Manchester High School. The new policy implementing Yondr pouches, requires all kids to store their phones during school hours. A Yondr pouch is a small, lockable fabric pouch designed to temporarily store electronic devices. While some students and teachers appreciate the initiative to minimize distractions and enhance focus in the classroom, others have concerns about the potential challenges and push back from students who are accustomed to daily screen time. Students are also worried when it comes to not having communication during an emergency. Through all this controversy this news story aims to highlight all of the effects from the Yondr pouches on Illing middle school’s students, teachers, and overall community.
State Board of Education OKs closer look at Hartford schools' finances
On Wednesday, the State Board of Education gave the OK for the Education Commissioner to take steps to help shore up the finances at Hartford Public Schools. It is not a state takeover or a promise of more money. “There is a three-pronged approach beginning immediately and phased in the...
2 Middletown 8th-graders bestowed with state's Student Leadership Award
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Two eighth-grade students from Middletown have been awarded the student Leadership Award from the state’s Association of Boards of Education, according to a release on Wednesday from Middletown Public Schools. Liliana DeMerchant and Mason Belair earned the honor, which recognizes their exceptional leadership qualities and...
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