Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, D-Trumbull, spoke at a press conference Monday in support of newly proposed legislation that she feels would address several issues pertaining to special education. Credit: Jessika Harkay / CT Mirror Special education advocates are split on whether two proposed bills are the best steps… Read More »
Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker speaks at a hearing on March 19, 2025. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Connecticut will not comply with demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in its K-12 schools, a decision that will likely…
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Governor Ned Lamont takes questions from the media during a press conference at the state Capitol on March 3, 2025. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror HARTFORD, Conn. — Defying a likely override, Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday vetoed a bipartisan $40 million supplemental special-education appropriation rushed…
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Connecticut reaffirmed Title IX protections last year that schools must treat all students equitably, regardless of their gender identity Sarah Celotto and her son Cameron pose for a portrait outside their home. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Sarah Celotto doesn’t know if she was being naive.…
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The Board of Regents met Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 to discuss a report from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. Credit: Jessika Harkay / CT Mirror A newly released report from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems has recommended major changes to the…
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Despite being three years out of the height of COVID-19, academic performance in Connecticut schools is still below pre-pandemic levels, according to new data. Norwalk Public Schools is not an exception, though the district's 2022-23 science performance index is less than one point below its…
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