Connecticut parents can apply for the state Child Tax Rebate through July 31. Anti-poverty advocates say the money will serve as additional relief for families struggling with pandemic and inflation challenges.
Read MoreThe continued disproportionate, negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color in the United States highlights how public policies and corporate practices that push high-calorie options and limit access to affordable, culturally acceptable, healthy food are significant barriers to improved public health and health equity, points out a new analysis and report by the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health.
Read MoreEnrollment declines continued to worsen this spring at colleges across the nation and in Connecticut, according to the latest numbers reported by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Read MoreThe tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012 spurred the establishment of numerous organizations dedicated to urging legislative action at the state and federal level, many honoring the memory of students killed on that day, in the months that followed. It also led to new gun safety laws in Connecticut - a state that has not been part of the increases in such incidents in states across the country.
Read MoreEven before the added stress and disruption of the pandemic, many adolescents have experienced mental health issues – earning a response during the just-concluded legislative session from Connecticut lawmakers, and heightened attention nationwide. A new national survey highlights parents views and experiences in obtaining mental health assessments.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Science Center will be lowering the volume and dimming the lights later this month to welcome visitors with sensory disabilities, one of a number of museums around the state offering Sensory Friendly days.
Read MoreFor than 7,600 school-age children and youth across Greater Hartford, there will be opportunities for a range of educational experiences during the summer this year, thanks to $824,350 in grants from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Read MoreThe Connecticut League of History Organizations is recognizing excellence in presenting Connecticut history, honoring the work of 10 history organizations with Awards of Merit. The awards recognize institutions that enhance and advance the understanding of history in Connecticut, and demonstrate the highest professional standards.
Read MoreNearly 140 Connecticut libraries are celebrating National Library Week, inviting people to visit participating Connecticut public libraries across the state. Each library has its own architecture, vibe, and collection to explore and browse, officials explain. The program is open to adults and children, and there are prizes too!
Read MoreJunior Achievement of Southwest New England (JA) has received a $250,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA), JA USA has recognized Travelers and The Hartford for their involvement in JA programs, and JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
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