schools
Survey: Many Gay NY Students Still Harassed
A large majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender middle and high schools students in New York say they are called names.
Newtown Names Interim Superintendent
Newtown officials have named former town schools chief John Reed to serve as interim superintendent while they search for a permanent successor to Janet Robinson.
Overnight Winds Close Roads, Cut Off Power, Affect School Openings
Strong winds and rain which battered Connecticut overnight brought down trees, cutting power and closing roads.
Teachers Union To Release Results Of Survey On Guns, School Safety
The state’s largest teachers’ union is announcing the results of its survey of Connecticut teachers and their opinions on gun laws and school safety.
Schools Eye Plans, Calm Parents After Attack
The mass killing inside a Connecticut elementary school has educators across the country reviewing their security measures, reassuring parents and asking, “What if?”
Welcome To School. Where’s Your Notarized Affidavit?
GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) _ School officials in wealthy Greenwich are reconsidering a new rule requiring families who rent to provide proof of residency with an affidavit. The Greenwich Time reports that families with children who […]
Parent’s Prep: New Technology In Schools; What Parents Need To Know
Children who come with the ability to interact with computer screens and basic keyboard knowledge find it much easier to learn in today’s classrooms.
State Board Of Ed Authorizes Hiring Of “Special Master” For New London Schools
The Connecticut State Board of Education has authorized the education commissioner to appoint a special master to help oversee the struggling New London Public Schools.
Windsor School Board Member Quits After Child Sex Sting
A top Windsor school official says a school board member jailed in Florida in a child sex sting in March has resigned from the board.
Middletown Will Trim Use Of “Time-Out Rooms”
Middletown Education officials say they will make less use of isolation rooms for out-of-control elementary school students, after complaints from some parents.
