Town-By-Town CT School Coronavirus Funds: What Did Yours Get?

The $266 million package for Connecticut schools is one of the largest per-student funding plans in the region. What did your district get?

CT Colleges Reopen Safely With Masks, Frequent Coronavirus Tests

"I don't think education will ever be the same again," Gov. Ned Lamont said.

High Marks for Safety, Education as School Year Begins

At Mercy High School In-Person Classes, Virtual Options, Comprehensive Safety Precautions; Medical Screenings to Begin Each Day

Junior Achievement to Move Student Programming Online this Fall

Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Work Readiness Curriculum Aided – As Always - by Local Volunteers

'Non-Negotiable' School Reopening Terms From CT Teachers, Staff

Connecticut teachers, bus drivers, secretaries and nurses issued a series of coronavirus safety demands before schools reopen.

These Are The Factors CT Uses To Track How Your School Reopens

Coronavirus infection rates, hospitalizations and even emergency room visits go into determining when and how your school system reopens.

Remote Instruction Varies For CT Teachers At Risk Of Coronavirus

Some school districts are considering allowing teachers at higher risk for coronavirus complications to teach remotely, but others aren't.

Lamont Gives More Guidance On School Reopening

Gov. Ned Lamont gave more guidance on schools reopening, especially when it came to coronavirus cases within a school.

CT Teacher Union Asks For Delayed Start To School Year

The Connecticut Education Association updated its recommendations for the state's school reopening.

CT Schools Reopening: More Questions, More Answers

What if my child has a medical condition and can't wear a mask? Will the state pay for daycare? What's the deal with charter schools?

CT Group Files Legal Appeal Challenging School Mask Mandate

The Connecticut Freedom Alliance says the state has "no statutory or regulatory authority" to require students to wear face coverings.

CT Teachers Eligible For Free Yale Emotional Intelligence Course

The course focuses on identifying and managing difficult emotions as teachers head back to school.

UConn Move-In Weekend To Feature Strict Coronavirus Rules

Part of UConn’s student body will return to campus over four days starting Friday.

Lamont Again Makes Push For In-School Learning In Connecticut

Gov. Ned Lamont wants students back in the classroom with the start of school a few weeks away.

Lamont: Don't Want Lost Year Of School For Kids

Gov. Ned Lamont said he doesn't want students to lose a year of education due to schools not reopening.

Connecticut Schools In The Era Of Coronavirus: How Do They Rank?

A new report says that CT schools ranked No. 1 in the category of COVID-19 response. Our math and reading scores weren't too shabby, either.

Lamont Issues New Guidelines On When Schools Should Open

The DPH will provide weekly, county-by county evaluations of coronavirus infection risk to help superintendents make the right decisions.

CT Schools To Receive $266M For Reopening Plans: Lamont

Total funding for the reopening is among the highest per pupil in the country.

CT Teachers Worried About Safety Of Reopening Plans: Survey

Schools can mandate mask use and social distancing, but it'll be up to teachers to enforce it. Most surveyed said that will be difficult.

CT To Buy Laptops, Internet Access To Close Digital School Gap

The state will use federal money to buy 50,000 laptops and provide a year of at-home internet access to 60,000 students.

Lieberman Scholars 2020 Selected

20 Connecticut Students to Receive College Scholarships from Fund Created by Former Sen. Lieberman, Including Five Incoming Freshmen

CT Taps Columbia University For Remote Learning Guidance

The university's recommended action steps and model plan stem from engagement of educators, families, superintendents and principals.

CT School Reopening: Districts Have Ultimate Say

The state education commissioner said local districts will have the option between a hybrid and full reopening at the start of the year.

Back-To-School Plans In CT: Lamont To Make Final Decision

Some local school districts have said they want the option for a hybrid reopening, but the governor is aiming for a full reopening.

CT Teachers Union Wants Less Crowded Schools For Reopening

The Connecticut Education Association recommended staggered schedules as a possibility to reduce the danger of coronavirus.

CT School Reopening Causing Concern Among Some Educators

Many questions remain, especially about what accommodations will be made for at-risk teachers.

CT Schools Reopening: Mask, SAT, Cost Questions Answered

Will the students need to wear masks all the time? Do they still need to study for the SAT? ...and who's paying for all this?

Significant Number Of Parents Not Sending Kids To School: Surveys

Around one out of every five students may not go back to the classroom in the fall, according to surveys.

CT Schools Reopening Plan 2020: School Year Shortened

The state Board of Education voted to shorten the school year for 2020-21.

School Reopening Decision Coming In August: Lamont

Connecticut's current health situation warrants a full reopening, but that could change, said Gov. Ned Lamont.

Fate Of Thousands Of International College Students In CT Unclear

As the Trump Administration says international students must take in-person classes or leave the U.S., some CT colleges vow to protect them.

Some CT Parents Criticize Back-To-School Plan

The state's done a good job slowing coronavirus, the education commissioner said, so, “We don’t want to blow it. We want to do it right."

UConn Official Blasts Trump International Student Policy

A University of Connectcut official is blasting a Trump policy on International students.

Patch Readers Sound Off On CT Back-To-School Plan

Connecticut Patch informally surveyed readers about the back-to-school plan. Most said it needs improvement.

UConn Releases Updates On Fall Semester Reopening

University of Connecticut officials Wednesday released an update on rules for beginning the fall semester.

CT Back-To-School: Students Can Choose Remote Learning

Schools have until July 24 to submit a plan to the state Department of Education explaining how they will handle the reopening requirements.

CT Back To School Plan, Tell Us What You Think: Survey

The plan is for students to go back in-person full-time with some mandates on mask use.

CT School Reopening Plan Draws Criticism From Teachers

Connecticut's largest teacher unions said the plan didn't instill confidence. U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes also said it needed more work.

CT's Back-To-School Plan Released: What You Need To Know

Connecticut's back-to-school plan requires students and staff to wear masks and calls for possible distance learning.

UConn Sports Cuts Have Roots Before Pandemic, President Says

UConn's president is saying sports cuts are running deeper than a pandemic reaction.