Having a Baby? Connecticut’s a Great Place, Data Shows
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If having a baby is on your agenda, Connecticut is among the best places to be. The state ranks in the top ten, as do four other New England states.
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Connecticut Earns High Ranking in Internet Safety for Kids
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Connecticut is seen as having among the best laws on the books to protect children using the internet, according to a new analysis. Nine states – including Connecticut – earned an “A” when a series of factors were rated, from cyberbulling to sexting.
Read MoreTo Lower Costs of College Textbooks, CT Would Establish a New Council
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The goal: lower the cost of textbooks and course materials for certain courses at state higher education institutions. The method: in the final days of the legislative session, establish a new statewide Council and get started.
Read MoreResearch Report Finds Suicide Rate Among Young Girls Climbing, Raising Concerns
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death in kids and teens ages 10 to 19 in the United States, after accidents and unintentional injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association is raising new alarms, with evidence that suicide rates for young girls, ages 10 to 14, are rising at a pace faster than that of boys,
Read MorePlans for Pediatric Dialysis Center Advance with Assist from Whalers License Plate
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Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is the only hospital in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the care of children. A pediatric dialysis center - the state’s first - is now being planned, with support from a major gift - and an assist from purchases of Hartford Whalers license plates from the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read MoreNoah and Olivia: Most Popular Baby Names in CT in 2018
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The most popular names for babies born in Connecticut in 2018 were Noah and Olivia. Runners-up were Liam and Emma. They were also the leaders in the baby-naming sweepstakes in Connecticut in 2017.
Read MoreFood-Related Ads Targeting Black and Hispanic Youth Almost Exclusively Promote Unhealthy Food and Drinks
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Restaurant, food, and beverage companies (food companies) target Hispanic and Black children and teens with ads almost exclusively for fast food, candy, sugary drinks, and unhealthy snacks, according to a report from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut
Read More18 Connecticut School Districts Recognized as Among Nation’s Best in Music Education
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The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has recognized 623 school districts in 41 states as among the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME), including 18 Connecticut school districts.
Read MoreDisinvestment in Higher Ed Has Consequences: Students, Economy Suffer
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A research report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston into state financial support among the New England states for public higher education is ringing alarm bells across the region, as states go thru their budget-setting process, and some – particularly Connecticut – face tough spending choices.
Read MoreImperative to Prevent Youth Suicide Spurs Action on College Campuses Now, High Schools Next
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Responding to greater awareness of the stresses facing high school students that reveal mental health concerns, Hartford-based Jordan Porco Foundation has developed a high school initiative building on successful college programs.
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