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Student, 21, Dies After ‘Sudden Medical Emergency’ During Final Semester at University of South Carolina
Jordan Elisabeth Chymbor’s family said they are “awaiting answers” and are “heartbroken by this unexpected and devastating loss”
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Trinity College endowment surpasses $1B for first time
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Trinity College’s endowment has exceeded $1 billion for the first time in the institution’s history. Trinity College said in a statement Friday that the endowment stands at approximately $1.014 billion, according to an independent audit of the school’s financial statements for the Fiscal Year 2026. Trinity said it is now one […]
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Holy Cross star adds to touchdown record in win over WCA
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Holy Cross senior and UConn commit Da’Sean Graves caught his 51st career touchdown reception last week, the most in the history of Connecticut high school football. Graves and the Crusaders were back in action for a Thursday night showdown with Waterbury Career Academy, which Holy Cross won, 56-8. First drive has […]
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King helps Simsbury run past Wethersfield for sixth straight win
WETHERSFIELD, Oct. 30, 2026 – It’s a good time to be a player on the Simsbury High football team. The Trojans are flying high after their sixth straight victory on Friday night with a 41-7 win over Wethersfield in Central Connecticut Conference Tier III play at Joseph Cottone Field.
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Public schools are priority for candidates in 5th Hampden House race
From left, Incumbent Pat Duffy is being challenged by Jose Candelario Garcia for the 3rd Hampden District seat. The city of Holyoke and a ward in Chicopee, Massachusetts, make up the state's 5th Hampden District. The two candidates vying to represent the district on Beacon Hill have differing experiences, but similar platforms.
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Once again spec ed budget in focus as outplacement costs continue to rise
Although the special education budget in total is still under budget, the schools’ budget director warned that the account for the outplacement of students to private facilities is already more than million dollars in the red. “Our overall special education (account) is still below budget,” the Bristol Public Schools’...
inklingsnews.com
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?