Civic Learning Week Offers Insights into Participatory Democracy

Civic Learning Week Offers Insights into Participatory Democracy

Civic Learning Week is a national effort to prioritize civic education in order to sustain and strengthen our constitutional democracy. It brings together students, educators, policymakers, community leaders, and organizations to highlight civic education. Connecticut’s Old State House has a leading role this week.

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Celebrate the Music! March is Connecticut Orchestra Month

March is being celebrated around the state as Connecticut Orchestra Month.  Across the state, 29 Connecticut Orchestras have joined together to celebrate in a statewide initiative that highlights the joy and accessibility of live orchestral music and spotlights the vital role that orchestras in Connecticut play in the state’s cultural life and in the arts education of students across the state, according to organizers of the initiative.

 The 29 orchestras which are participating in Connecticut Orchestra Month illustrate the richness of Connecticut’s orchestral resources. Together, they represent:

·         2,400 musicians performing in orchestras across Connecticut.

·         282 performances taking place each year, reaching audiences of over 186,000 people.

·         350 community and educational events engaging 45,000 student participants, including students at 230 schools.

Audiences across Connecticut can experience a wide variety of performances, from classic masterpieces and live film scores to diverse musical styles and exciting new works.

With 29 participating orchestras offering what’s described as captivating concerts and educational programs, the month promises something for everyone—whether it’s an inspiring evening out, a dazzling date night, or a fun-filled family outing.

As part of the musical celebration, Connecticut Orchestras will present a total of 48 concerts throughout the state during the month. First-time concertgoers and seasoned audience members alike are encouraged to attend and experience the power of live orchestral music.

For a complete list of what’s happening, when and where, go to https://ctorchestramonth.org/events/ for a full list, links, and additional information. 

Impact of Announced Pause in Federal Funding Draws Immediate Concern, Criticism

Impact of Announced Pause in Federal Funding Draws Immediate Concern, Criticism

In Washington and in Connecticut, voices have been raised in reaction to actions announced by the new federal administration that appear to have required a pause in a vast array of federal funding provided to programs delivered by states and nonprofit organizations. 

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CT Attorney General Tong Plans to Challenge President Trump on Birthright Citizenship

CT Attorney General Tong Plans to Challenge President Trump on Birthright Citizenship

Just hours after the inauguration of President Trump on Monday afternoon, and directly after the President’s executive order to end birthright citizenship in the United States of America, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced plans to challenge the President’s plans in court.

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Volleyball Reigns as Hartford Hosts Largest Regional Tournament Throughout January

Volleyball Reigns as Hartford Hosts Largest Regional Tournament Throughout January

Eight thousand five hundred (8,500) youth volleyball players on 730 teams from across the Northeast and Canada are coming to the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford this month to compete in the “2025 NIKE New England Winterfest Volleyball Tournament”.

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Local New Haven Orgs Collaborate to Help Youth Kick-Start Careers in Technology

Local New Haven Orgs Collaborate to Help Youth Kick-Start Careers in Technology

A new program in New Haven, designed in a collaboration of two local organizations, teaches young adults the skills they need to kick start their career working with technology. It covers hardware topics, such as how to build, repair, and troubleshoot computers and peripheral equipment, as well as software topics, such as introductory coding and networking.

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Hartford Foundation Announces $600,000 Grant, Largest Ever Received by Urban League of Greater Hartford

Hartford Foundation Announces $600,000 Grant, Largest Ever Received by Urban League of Greater Hartford

The Urban League of Greater Hartford has addressed economic disparities experienced by Black residents and other marginalized communities in the region since 1964. To help support the organization’s growth and impact, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded the nonprofit a two-year, $600,000 flexible funding grant, the largest ever received by the organization. 

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Artificial Intelligence to be Focus of Fellowship at State Capitol

Artificial Intelligence to be Focus of Fellowship at State Capitol

The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) is accepting applications for a one-year CASE Fellowship at the state legislature - the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellowship, to get underway in 2025.

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