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November 23, 2022
November 22, 2022
CT Examiner: Middletown Schools Try to Address Bus Driver Shortages That Have Left Parents in the Lurch
News 12 Connecticut (video): Survey: 74% of Connecticut teachers want to leave profession, up dramatically from last year
The Middletown Press: Middletown schools seek to fill 29 positions amid nationwide educator shortage
News 12 Connecticut (video): Survey: 74% of Connecticut teachers want to leave profession, up dramatically from last year
The Middletown Press: Middletown schools seek to fill 29 positions amid nationwide educator shortage
November 21, 2022
The Milford Mirror: Platt Tech culinary students serve first Thanksgiving meal at new Milford school building
The Hill: Pompeo says head of teacher’s union is the ‘most dangerous person in the world’
New Haven Independent: Teacher Vacancies Spark Student Transfers
The Hill: Pompeo says head of teacher’s union is the ‘most dangerous person in the world’
New Haven Independent: Teacher Vacancies Spark Student Transfers
November 19, 2022
CT Insider: Connecticut schools in crisis amid 'long-term burnout and demoralization' among teachers
November 18, 2022
Republican-American - The Zone (video): Watch: NW United coach on big game tonight
The Newtown Bee: Newtown Public Schools Mark Veterans Day 2022
The Newtown Bee: NHS Marching Band & Guard Earns Bronze At Nationals
The Newtown Bee: NHS Marching Band & Guard Earns Bronze At Nationals
November 17, 2022
Fox 61News (video): New Haven Board of Education approves pay increases for educators
The Newtown Bee: NHS Staging ‘Almost, Maine’ This Weekend
Nancy on Norwalk: NPS seeks to replace another administrator
The Newtown Bee: NHS Staging ‘Almost, Maine’ This Weekend
Nancy on Norwalk: NPS seeks to replace another administrator
CT News Junkie: Daum Tapped As State Development Chief
November 16, 2022
News 12 Connecticut (video): More money could be headed to cash-strapped 'hero pay' program
The Middletown Press: Former Middletown schools chief may have sexually harassed more women, lawsuit claims
New Haven Register: CT takes notice of New Haven schools' chronic absenteeism
New Haven Independent: 42% Of Students “Chronically Absent”
The Middletown Press: Former Middletown schools chief may have sexually harassed more women, lawsuit claims
New Haven Register: CT takes notice of New Haven schools' chronic absenteeism
New Haven Independent: 42% Of Students “Chronically Absent”
November 15, 2022
New Haven Register: New Haven teachers contract calls for big pay increases for educators
New Haven Independent: “Life-Changing” Teachers Union Deal OK’d
The CT Mirror: PODCAST: Some CT students are choosing apprenticeships instead of college — here’s why
The Newtown Bee: HOM Student Offers A Lesson On Stuttering
The Chronicle: School officials focusing on improved security
The Chronicle: WHS students fail to reach marks in math, reading, writing
New Haven Independent: “Life-Changing” Teachers Union Deal OK’d
The CT Mirror: PODCAST: Some CT students are choosing apprenticeships instead of college — here’s why
The Newtown Bee: HOM Student Offers A Lesson On Stuttering
The Chronicle: School officials focusing on improved security
The Chronicle: WHS students fail to reach marks in math, reading, writing
November 14, 2022
News Times: ‘Beautifully tranquil’ Sandy Hook Memorial opens to public as tragedy’s 10-year mark nears
November 13, 2022
The CT Mirror: More students, companies are pursuing apprenticeships in CT
November 11, 2022
New Haven Independent: Philly Moms Find Brotherly Love By West Rock
The Hour: Students at Norwalk's Roton Middle School get a lesson in the meaning of Veterans Day
The Newtown Bee: School Board Approves Newtown Teachers Contract
The Hour: Students at Norwalk's Roton Middle School get a lesson in the meaning of Veterans Day
The Newtown Bee: School Board Approves Newtown Teachers Contract
November 10, 2022
The CT Mirror: Lamont says his mandate for a second term is economic growth
November 9, 2022
Patch: Secure Protocol Lifted At Norwalk School: UPDATE
The Record-Journal: Unofficial results give Hochadel nod over Vollano in 13th Senate race
The Record-Journal: Unofficial results give Hochadel nod over Vollano in 13th Senate race
November 8, 2022
The Cheshire Herald: Candidate Profiles
The Newtown Bee: A Double One School One Read
November 07, 2022
The Newtown Bee: BOE Extending Free/Reduced School Lunch Program
WTNH-TV Channel 8 News (with video): Connecticut politicians make final push before Election Day
November 06, 2022
The Hour: Why union says more Norwalk special education teachers are resigning
The CT Mirror: In the 5th District and across CT, candidates make a final push
WTNH Channel 8 News (video): CT Democrats bus tour rolls through Meriden
The CT Mirror: In the 5th District and across CT, candidates make a final push
WTNH Channel 8 News (video): CT Democrats bus tour rolls through Meriden
November 05, 2022
Middletown Press: Hochadel, Vollano vying for CT Senate 13th District seat
Record Journal: Meriden BOE reaches agreement with clerical employees union
The Newtown Bee: NMS Announces Winning Scarecrows, Painted Pumpkins
News 12 Connecticut: Our Lives: Explaining the decline in reading test scores
The Newtown Bee: NMS Announces Winning Scarecrows, Painted Pumpkins
News 12 Connecticut: Our Lives: Explaining the decline in reading test scores
November 04, 2022
Middletown Patch: Candidate Profile: Jan Hochadel, 13th Senatorial District
The Newtown Bee: NHS Pep Rally Packs Stadium With School Spirit
New Britain Herald: New Britain has large showing at Fit Kids In School Final Mile event at Rentschler Field
The Newtown Bee: NHS Pep Rally Packs Stadium With School Spirit
New Britain Herald: New Britain has large showing at Fit Kids In School Final Mile event at Rentschler Field
November 03, 2022
NBC Connecticut (video): Mental Health Impact of Swatting Calls on CT Students and Police
The Chronicle: WHS staff expected to move into new space this month
The Chronicle: WHS staff expected to move into new space this month
November 02, 2022
Greater New Haven Arts Council: Co-Op Teacher Tapped For Grammy Shortlist
WFSB Channel 3 News (video): Students get close look at aerospace industry
Triblive: First lady Jill Biden comes to Pittsburgh to urge teachers to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot
CT Insider: How Northwest United football has gotten off to an unbeaten start
The Newtown Bee: Head O’ Meadow Walks To Celebrate One School, One Read’s Conclusion
WFSB Channel 3 News (video): Students get close look at aerospace industry
Triblive: First lady Jill Biden comes to Pittsburgh to urge teachers to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot
CT Insider: How Northwest United football has gotten off to an unbeaten start
The Newtown Bee: Head O’ Meadow Walks To Celebrate One School, One Read’s Conclusion
October 31, 2022
CT Insider: Jeff Jacobs: CIAC boys basketball tournament division breakdown formula lacks eye test
The Newtown Bee: BOE Hears Athletic Department Update, MTSS Presentation
The Newtown Bee: BOE Hears Athletic Department Update, MTSS Presentation
Ocotober 29, 2022
The Courant: Departure of incumbents means a state Senate ballot with new names in parts of Avon, Manchester, Middletown, Glastonbury and elsewhere
Record Journal: School officials worry about deadline for state grants to fund HVAC projects
Record Journal: School officials worry about deadline for state grants to fund HVAC projects
October 28, 2022
Arts Council of Greater New Haven - Blog: The Metro Monthly Roars Back To Life
Patch: CT Patch Candidate Profile: Kara Rochelle For 104th House District
The Newtown Bee: NHS Marching Band & Guard Compete In Style
The Newtown Bee: NHS Marching Band & Guard Compete In Style
October 27, 2022
CT Examiner: Middletown Teacher’s Video Prompts Complaints, Questions by Public School Administration
CT Insider: The U.S. regulates how hospitals can use restraint and seclusion. Why not schools?
CT Insider: CT students restrained, secluded thousands of times causing dozens of injuries: ‘Something is not working’
NBC Connecticut (video): cARTie Mobile Museum Brings Culture to Schools, Bridges Inequities in Arts Education
The Courant: Manchester High School dismissed early after two-hour lockdown due to threat
News 12 Connecticut (video): Connecticut sees shortage of specialized teachers, placing burden on current teachers
WFSB Channel 3 News (video): Manchester High School dismisses following emailed threat
CT Insider: The U.S. regulates how hospitals can use restraint and seclusion. Why not schools?
CT Insider: CT students restrained, secluded thousands of times causing dozens of injuries: ‘Something is not working’
NBC Connecticut (video): cARTie Mobile Museum Brings Culture to Schools, Bridges Inequities in Arts Education
The Courant: Manchester High School dismissed early after two-hour lockdown due to threat
News 12 Connecticut (video): Connecticut sees shortage of specialized teachers, placing burden on current teachers
WFSB Channel 3 News (video): Manchester High School dismisses following emailed threat
October 26, 2022
Valley Independent: Emmett O'Brien Female Manufacturing Students Get A Look At The Future
The Courant: At a Hartford school, an activist’s legacy and a call for students to find their own ‘superpower’ for good
WSHU (audio): New Haven school board pulls signing bonuses for new teachers
WFSB Channel 3 News (video): New Haven schools face teacher bonus controversy
CT Insider: Colchester Parents Voice Support for Armed Guards in Local Public Schools
The Courant: At a Hartford school, an activist’s legacy and a call for students to find their own ‘superpower’ for good
WSHU (audio): New Haven school board pulls signing bonuses for new teachers
WFSB Channel 3 News (video): New Haven schools face teacher bonus controversy
CT Insider: Colchester Parents Voice Support for Armed Guards in Local Public Schools
October 25, 2022
The CT Mirror: One school’s policy for stoned students: Send them to the hospital
New Haven Independent: Bonuses Nixed After Teachers’ Union Critique
New Haven Register: New Haven school board pulls signing bonuses for teachers, raises for others after union complaint
New Haven Independent: Bonuses Nixed After Teachers’ Union Critique
New Haven Register: New Haven school board pulls signing bonuses for teachers, raises for others after union complaint
CT Insider: Sandy Hook families suggest $2.75 trillion in additional damages to punish Alex Jones’ ‘evil conduct’
New Haven Independent: Bonuses Nixed After Teachers’ Union Critique
CT News Junkie: Test Scores Decline During Pandemic
October 24, 2022
The Chronicle: Whippets answer wake-up call in victory over Whalers
Journal Inquirer: 56th House candidates focus on education, infrastructure
October 23, 2022
October 22, 2022
GameTimeCT: CT high school sports teams struggling to find athletic trainers: 'It's a mess'
Nancy on Norwalk: Police sent to Ponus Ridge school ‘lockdown alert’ learn it’s just a drill
Nancy on Norwalk: Police sent to Ponus Ridge school ‘lockdown alert’ learn it’s just a drill
October 21, 2022
The Courant: Threats made toward multiple CT schools as police gather at funeral of fallen officers
The Courant: Hartford high schools bring in metal detectors; concerns raised about school safety after recent gun incident
The Courant: Hartford high schools bring in metal detectors; concerns raised about school safety after recent gun incident
The Newtown Bee: Annual Grasso Festival Was One For The Books
The Chronicle: Active shooter threat at WHS ‘unfounded’
The Chronicle: Active shooter threat at WHS ‘unfounded’
Associated Press: Online School put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.
November 20, 2022:
Republican American: Arbitrator to settle state workers’ pandemic bonuses
November 18, 2022
Food Service Director Magazine: Making a plant-forward cafe viable for the long haul
November 16, 2022
The CT Mirror: CT essential workers could see bonuses of $233, not $1,000
UConn Today: Free Diapers Can Really Help Connecticut Moms, Dads, and Children in Need
UConn Today: Fourth Consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade for UConn John Dempsey Hospital
UConn Today: Free Diapers Can Really Help Connecticut Moms, Dads, and Children in Need
UConn Today: Fourth Consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade for UConn John Dempsey Hospital
November 15, 2022
The Bristol Press: Community colleges in Connecticut merge, all will offer students standard tuition fee, opportunity to earn bachelor's degree at same rate
November 14, 2022
The CT Mirror: Paul Mounds, Nora Dannehy leaving Lamont administration
November 10, 2022
Uconn Today: Bringing the Patient Portal to the Bedside
November 9, 2022
The Bristol Press: Pavalock-D'Amato, Martin, Fortier, Hoxha claim victories in Bristol
The Bristol Press: Pavalock-D'Amato, Martin, Fortier lead
November 8, 2022
November 7, 2022
November 05, 2022
November 04, 2022
The CT Mirror: CT treasurer candidates seek to better manage savings, debt
Novermber 02, 2022
November 21, 2022
Hartford Business Journal: 2022 Healthcare Hero: Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
McKnights Senior Living: Healthcare staffing crisis isn't pandemic-related phenomenon, union says
McKnights Senior Living: Healthcare staffing crisis isn't pandemic-related phenomenon, union says
November 20, 2022
News Channel 8: This week in Connecticut: Hartford HealthCare opens new workplace in downtown Hartford
November 19, 2022
Journal Inquirer: Defending a legacy, California-based Prospect wants multimillion-dollar Damato bequest
Journal Inquirer: Defending a legacy, California-based Prospect wants multimillion-dollar Damato bequest
November 18, 2022
The Courant: Hartford HealthCare to partner with Google Cloud for ‘a new paradigm of health and wellness delivery’ in CT
November 17, 2022
November 16, 2022
The Chronicle: Vigil supports reopening maternity unit
CT News Junkie: Hospital Fights Fine For Closure of Maternity Ward
November 15, 2022
Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals: Hartford HealthCare opens men’s health facility in Fairfield
November 14, 2022
November 11, 2022
Yale Daily News: Health advocates express concern over YNHHS hospital consolidation
November 9, 2022
The Day: Third time’s the charm for Marx
The CT Mirror: Democrats retain large majorities in General Assembly
November 7, 2022
Journal Inquirer: Johnson Memorial Hospital opens new geriatric wellness center
November 3, 2022
October 31, 2022
The Courant: Hartford HealthCare’s $14 million renovation brings jobs and hopes of revitalization to downtown Hartford
October 26, 2022
The Chronicle: Service, maintenance workers strike at Windham Hospital
Becker's Hospital Review: Strike begins at Connecticut hospital
Becker's Hospital Review: Strike begins at Connecticut hospital
October 25, 2022
The Daily Campus: Windham Hospital workers on strike
WFSB-TV Channel 3 Eyewitness News (with video): Windham Hospital workers’ strike continues for a second day
WTNH-TV Channel 8 News (with video): Conn. leaders show support to Windham Hospital workers on strike
October 24, 2022
WFSB-TV Channel 3 Eyewitness News (with video): Healthcare workers strike at Windham Hospital
NBC Connecticut News (with video): Healthcare Workers Go on Strike at Windham Hospital
WTNH-TV Channel 8 News (with video): Windham Hospital healthcare workers go on strike
October 23, 2022
Fox 61 News (with video): Healthcare workers at Windham Hospital to strike over union negotiations
October 20, 2022
October 18, 2022
Becker's Hospital Review: Strike looms at Connecticut hospital
The Chronicle: Windham Hospital service workers to strike
CT News Junkie: Call To Save Maternity Units In Rural Connecticut
November 22, 2022
CT Insider: Dan Haar: CT's latest surplus heralds end of 'permanent fiscal crisis'
November 21, 2022
Ed Post - Jane Crow: Then and Now (with video): Randi Weingarten on the New Jane Crow
November 14, 2022
The CT Mirror: Steps to improve teacher recruitment, retention
November 07, 2022
AFTHQ YouTube Channel (video): #AFTvotes: Cast Your Ballot
November 04, 2022
The Chronicle: Letters to the Editor: Appreciation for Windham Hospital
AFT Apple Podcast Channel (audio): Union Talk: 2022 Midterm Roundtable with Congressional Candidates Nikki Budzinski, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Jahana Hayes and Robert Zimmerman
November 03, 2022
Record Journal: EDITORIAL: The decision in the 83rd House District
CNN: Opinion: The culture wars have come to the classroom. Now what?
CNN: Opinion: The culture wars have come to the classroom. Now what?
November 02, 2022
Record Journal: EDITORIAL: Hochadel is the choice for 13th Senate seat
November 01,2022
The CT Mirror: The new normal is not even close to normal
October 29, 2022
October 27, 2022
UConn Health You Tube Channel (video): UConn Health Donates Air Purifiers to The Village
October 23, 2022
Medium - Commentary: Which side are you on?
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