CSCU President Issues Statement On Pell Funding For Incarcerated

"This is a big deal for a lot of families," said President Ojakian. "The prohibition is a relic of 1990s 'tough on crime' policies."

CT Coronavirus Updates: School-By-School Cases

The number of coronavirus-related cases involving students declined significantly last week. Here are numbers for every school in CT.

CT School Closure List

Snow days are becoming more of a thing of the past now that remote learning is here to stay, at least during snowy weather.

Petition Calls For Statewide Coronavirus School Protocol

More than 14,000 people signed a petition asking Gov. Ned Lamont to enforce statewide school coronavirus safety guidelines.

CT 1st State To Require High Schools Teach Black, Latino Studies

The law requiring courses on African-American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino studies as signed last year by Gov. Ned Lamont

CSDE Regional School Choice Office Launches New Application

RSCO will launch the Fall Fair in a virtual format so prospective students and their families can safely get information all in one place.

Coronavirus In CT Schools: Cases Among Students Drop, Staff Rise

Coronavirus cases among students dropped for a second week in a row, but cases among staff saw a slight rise.

CT Delivered 141,000 Laptops To Students In Coronavirus Outreach

Gov. Ned Lamont said that Connecticut is the first state to provide learning devices to every student who needs one.

Coronavirus Cases Among Students, Staff Drop In CT

Reported coronavirus cases among students and teachers dropped for the first time since the start of the school year.

These Are CT's Best School Districts For 2021: New Report

A ranking of Connecticut's best school districts has been released. See the top school districts here.

CT Teacher Unions Want Remote Learning Through Mid-January

Connecticut's largest teacher unions asked for schools to go remote unless statewide protocols are put into effect.

Dr. Jane Gates Appointed As Interim CSCU President

Dr. Gates has served as CSCU’s provost and senior vice president for academic and student affairs since 2016.

4 CT Public Schools Honored By U.S. Dept. Of Education

The award is given to select schools annually for demonstrating overall high achievement or success in closing achievement gaps.

CT Opens 'Pipeline' To Help Fill K-12 Teacher Shortages

A new state program will bring college students studying education into schools struggling to fill current staffing shortages.

Coronavirus Cases Continue Climb Among CT Students/Teachers

The state reported 1,600+ coronavirus cases among students and staff in the past week, prompting Gov. Ned Lamont to end most sports.

Future CT Coronavirus Restrictions To Keep Schools Open: Lamont

More coronavirus restrictions would help keep schools open, Gov. Ned Lamont said. The state reported more than 2,000 new cases this week.

More CT Schools Head To Remote Learning Amid Growing COVID Cases

Some school districts are switching to remote learning, especially after Thanksgiving. The state Department of Education suggests otherwise.

UConn Places Storrs Campus On Quarantine, 'Exit' Testing Ordered

The University of Connecticut's Storrs campus has been placed in a modified quarantine after a rise in coronavirus cases.

Neag Grant Helps Oak Hill's NEAT Center Support Student Learning

Neag Foundation helps NEAT meet rising need for assistive technology in 175 school districts for students with disabilities during COVID-19.

Education Department Announces Decline In Statewide Enrollment

A majority of the decrease is due to the delayed start of kindergarten, homeschooling and fewer new students enrolling.

Coronavirus In Schools: 676 Cases Involving Staff, Students

The state reported an increase in coronavirus cases among students and staff this past week, but at a lower rate than the state average.

Coronavirus CT: Health Officials Issue New Guidance For Sports

If you thought you were traveling out of state to play in a lacrosse tournament anytime soon, think again...

CT Coronavirus Schools: Who's Going In, Who's Staying Home

Coronavirus red zones are multiplying. Should your district switch to full remote learning? Or is school still the safest place to be?

CT School-By-School Coronavirus Cases Released

There have been more than 1,000 coronavirus cases among students and 450 among staff since the school year began.

UConn 'Pausing' Free Tuition Program For Low-Income Students

UConn has suspended a year-old program designed to provide free tuition for low-income students.

Popular Former ECSU President Charles Webb Dies At 101

Charles Webb, the popular former president of Eastern Connecticut State University, has died.

13 Connecticut Colleges Make Money's 2020-21 'Best' List

This year's ranking released by Money magazine shows which U.S. colleges offer the best value.

Nearly A Third Of CT Students Learning Remotely In October

Some students are doing remote learning as a choice and others because schools have temporarily switched learning models.

UConn Gets $1 Million Gift From Former Trustees Chairman, Wife

The former UConn trustees chairman and his wife have boosted the program that bears their name with a $1 million gift.

CT Teachers Concerned Over Ventilation, Engaging Remote Students

A survey by the Connecticut Education Association found teachers are concerned about ventilation, cleaning and contact tracing.

Connecticut Schools Ranked Among 2021’s Best Colleges: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as academic excellence and graduation rates.

Rapid Coronavirus Test Could Be Game-Changer For CT Schools

Connecticut will get access to Abbott Labs rapid coronavirus test that can be on-site. It could help school officials with decisions.

Patch Survey: CT Parents Divided Over School Safety Precautions

Too strict? Or nowhere near strict enough? You'll be surprised what your neighbor thinks about your school's coronavirus precautions.

CT Coronavirus School Closure List

More than 20 school districts have had to temporarily switch at least one school to remote learning.

CT School Reopening: Take The Patch Survey

Whether your district is going in person or remote, the 2020-21 school year is a big adjustment for both parents and students.

CT To More Closely Monitor Student Participation In School

The weekly data collections are meant to better evaluate and support student participation and engagement during the 2020-21 academic year.

CT Teacher Unions Ask For Statewide Coronavirus Policy

Teacher unions across the state are asking state officials for a statewide policy on how to deal with coronavirus cases in schools.

WeLoveU Foundation Hosts Webinar To 'Bridge The Digital Divide'

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and the Hartford School District will participate to raise awareness and inspire action to help students.

CT Coronavirus School Closures

There have been coronavirus cases identified in more than a dozen school districts. Most are limited to a single identified case.

CT Partners With Consulting Group For Special Ed Data System

Once developed with the Public Consulting Group​, the new data system will be made available to the local school districts