James Rothman is one of three recipients recognized for his work in cell transportation systems.
Westport school recognized for academic excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.
Looking for a "green job? Norwalk Community College trains students for green building jobs, and the program director works with employers who build to LEED Certification, NAHB Green Certification or Energy Star standards.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
New program will feature art, music, foreign language and the study of surrounding ecosystems.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
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See Westport's bus schedules for the upcoming school year.
A new backpack doesn't just have to look good — parents need to consider weight and comfort on their child's back when picking the right one.
Sales or purchases of clothing or footwear costing less than $300 per item are not subject to Connecticut sales and use taxes during the exclusion week.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Here's an interactive map to help plan out your shopping.
Statewide results show slight improvements for both tests when compared to their baseline years, according to the State Department of Education.
Shopping around for an after-school program for your children? Learn about the Westport-Weston Family Y's after-school activities.
The program offers new backpacks and school supplies as well as Payless gift cards to income-eligible families with children in the Westport school system.
A new report ranks our state at the bottom of the heap in terms of teaching kids how to deal with money.
Have a nervous kindergartener getting ready to attend CES? Help him or her make new friends and get to know the school at these meet and greets.
Darien High School earned top ranking, according to the annual list from U.S. News.
The board voted 6-1 in favor of extending the amount of time kindergartners spend at schools, according to News12.
A late Thursday night-early Friday morning snowfall is prompting schools across Connecticut to close or delay their openings today, including Westport
The Board of Education pulled its request to fund the $100,000 school security audit after it drew criticism from Westport’s Representative Town Meeting (RTM) during a meeting at Westport Town Hall earlier this week.
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Officials say fewer bus riders means more congestion during school drop-off.
With some Westport public school classrooms accommodating more than 30 students, the idea of implementing smaller class sizes was discussed at the Board of Education meeting Monday night.
The Board of Finance approved a $50,000 funding request for a professional audit that will provide recommendations to enhance security in all Westport public schools, a decision that was prompted by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown.
The Monroe Police Department shared a photo of the building now being used at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Monroe Police Lt. Keith White and Newtown Police Lt. George Sinko held a press conference at Wolfe Park about Sandy Hook Elementary School's first day of classes in Monroe.
Officials say Chalk Hill, now officially known as Sandy Hook Elementary School, will be a safe and secure learning environment for the students when they return tomorrow for the first time since the Dec. 14 shooting in Newtown.
Some school leaders make more than $200,000 annually and get monthly allotments to interact with their communities.