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Two schools, two funding rates: Connecticut owes an explanation

As a Staples student, I believe that students at other schools should have the same opportunities that we have. A safe building, working equipment and classrooms that can support the same level of learning as anywhere else. Still, the funding for Westhill High School’s new building raises a question worth asking: How does Connecticut decide how much each community pays?

Stamford, CT · 10d

Daily Mail

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Furious residents fight back against Yale for 'disrespecting' their neighborhood in feud

The Ivy League university owns the park near the Yale Golf Course in the city's wealthy Westville neighborhood.

New Haven, CT · 9d

thebobcatprowl.com

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South Windsor’s Newest Extracurriculars

At South Windsor High School, students are encouraged to do well in the classroom as they prepare for their postsecondary lives, whether that entails entering the workforce, enrolling in a 4-year institution, or joining the military. Although, the success of a high school student is not solely measured by their grades, but rather, their activities outside of the classroom, otherwise known as extracurriculars.

South Windsor, CT · 10d

CT Insider

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CIAC football Week 8 by the numbers: Fun facts, figures from CT's high school football scene

Fun facts, figures and stats for Week 8 of the 2026 Connecticut high school football season.

Connecticut · 10d

WTNH

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Connecticut students get a look at aerospace career opportunities at trade show

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Local middle and high school students came together in Hartford for the Aerospace Components Manufacturers the World’s Aerospace Alley Tradeshow on Thursday. Students got the chance to learn from some of the top companies in the world about career opportunities in the aerospace manufacturing industry. “Connecticut has a proud history of […]

Connecticut · 8d

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Over 300 High School Students Prepare to Put Their Investing Skills to the Test at Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Stock Market Challenge

HARTFORD, Conn. — The learning starts before the opening bell. Over 300 high school students are exploring investing, risk, and financial decision-making in their classrooms as they prepare for Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s JA Stock Market Challenge on November 19, 2026. Through JA Take Stock in...

Hartford, CT · 7d

ctexaminer.com

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McMahon Squanders her Chance to Improve Connecticut Education

There’s so much wrong with public education in Connecticut generally and with the Hartford school system particularly that criticizing them doesn’t require making up stories. But that’s what the U.S. education secretary, Connecticut’s own Linda McMahon, did the other day to try to score a political point.

Connecticut · 9d

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Mrs. McGinn Steps into New Administrative Role

Lindsay McGinn is South Windsor High School’s newest administrator who recently accepted this higher position to further her career. Even though this is Mrs. McGinn’s first year in this position, she has already proven her dedication to the role. Now that she has joined the administration team, Mrs....

South Windsor, CT · 10d

NBC Connecticut

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School librarians in Connecticut say cuts could hurt student learning

School librarians across Connecticut say their positions are essential to student success, but budget cuts are eliminating jobs across the state, raising concerns about the impact on literacy, research skills, and classroom learning. According to the nonprofit Read to Grow, Connecticut has 670 school librarians, down about 7% from four...

Connecticut · 9d

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New ‘Honors College,’ golf facility, construction budgets at issue for Oct. Board of Trustees meeting

The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees met on Wednesday morning and passed a revision for the university’s Honors Program into an “Honors College,” alongside construction budgets, capital projects and naming recommendations across UConn campuses. The UConn Waterbury regional campus served as the host for the meeting,...

Storrs, CT · 9d

Eyewitness News

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Windsor High School offering heart screenings in memory of former football player

Windsor High School offering heart screenings in memory of former football player.

Windsor, CT · 10d

CT Insider

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Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll (Oct. 28)

Rankings from the Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll for Oct. 28: Darien remains No. 1.

Connecticut · 9d

InsideInvestigator.org

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CT education officials announce accountability benchmark improvements

CSDE officials announced improvements in how students are meeting a statewide benchmark for postsecondary readiness. The post CT education officials announce accountability benchmark improvements appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Connecticut · 10d

CT Insider

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Connecticut high school boys soccer top performances (Oct. 27)

A look around Connecticut at the top high school boys soccer performances from this past week.

Hartford, CT · 11d

Eyewitness News

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I-Team: CSCU board of regents using private emails to discuss controversies

(WFSB) - The I-Team is getting a glimpse behind the curtain at how the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, CSCU, responds to scandals. It appears it was common practice for regents to use personal emails for state business. When Terrence Cheng was chancellor, he had a state vehicle. However,...

Connecticut · 10d

WTNH

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Volunteers help Hartford students with college applications

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Raising the bar for high school seniors in Hartford. Volunteers are helping students realize their full potential by helping with their college applications. “We’re applying for FAFSA and applying for college,” Bulkeley High School senior Alaisha Bankey explained. Bankey is getting some help with those applications from volunteer Dayshani Comeaux. It’s […]

Hartford, CT · 9d

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College Changing from Cooling to Heating in Campus Buildings: Timeline and Explanation

On Oct. 16, the College announced the official changeover from cooling to heating in campus buildings, the process beginning on Oct. 19. The changeover can take 10-14 days, putting the prospective dates for full campus heating beginning between Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. The Tripod sat down with Tom Fusciello,...

Hartford, CT · 11d

Connecticut Mirror

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At a special ed conference, harsh words for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Special education advocates said the scholarships lack oversight, exacerbate inequality and could prompt cuts to other education programs.

Connecticut · 10d

Eyewitness News

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Federal loan delays leave Connecticut community college students waiting for funds

(WFSB) - Some Connecticut community college students are still waiting on federal loan disbursements that were expected weeks ago. All community colleges in Connecticut use a company called Ellucian, a software company that helps disburse federal loans. Changes related to the federal budget bill known as the “Big Beautiful Bill” affected processing on Ellucian’s end, leaving students without funds they were expecting.

Connecticut · 11d

Connecticut Mirror

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Key accountability index for CT schools ticked up last year

CT's Next Generation Accountability Index for public schools rose across most categories last year. But it remains below pre-COVID levels.

Connecticut · 10d