Report Suggests Policy Options to Alleviate Connecticut’s Eviction Crisis
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A recent report from Connecticut Voices for Children examines Connecticut's eviction crisis and addresses some solutions to it.
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CT State Library to Partner with Libraries Without Borders US, Six Local Libraries
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The CT State Library has established a joint partnership with Libraries Without Borders US (LWB) and six local libraries in Connecticut, in East Hartford, Falls Village, Norwalk, Norwich, West Haven and Windham.
Read MoreCT Educators Urge Prompt Action to End Teacher Shortage
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Connecticut, along with most of the United States, faces a teacher shortage. The shortage has caused class sizes to increase and teachers to experience burnout more quickly. Teachers are hoping for action to address the shortage.
Read MoreConnecticut is Nation's Third Most Educated State, Data Shows
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Connecticut is the nation’s third most educated states, according to a new data analysis, behind only Massachusetts and Maryland, and just ahead of Vermont, Colorado, New Jersey, Virginia and New Hampshire.
Read MoreWhen I Grow Up, I Want to be a ???
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Which jobs are on the minds of young children, as they dream about their future? And do Connecticut youngsters’ aspirations differ from their peers across the country? Nationwide, 5-8 year olds say healthcare is their number one choice.
Read MoreDental Health Among Connecticut's Young Children is Lacking, Report Finds
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A new report by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI) found that tooth decay is the most common chronic infectious disease in children and is considered a significant public health challenge.
Read MoreConnecticut Students Debate International Issues at Model UN This Week
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More than 1,000 local students throughout Connecticut are gearing up for this year's Model UN Conference, where they'll offer solutions to the world's most contentious issues and continue their individual journeys to becoming future leaders.
Read MorePrivate Education in Bridgeport Aims to Set Students Up for Success
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The largest city in Connecticut, Bridgeport faces many disparities from the rest of Fairfield County, including public school education.
Read MoreOpposition Grows Against Proposed Water Rate Hikes
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Some Connecticut residents may be looking at higher water utility prices over the next three years. The state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is considering a rate increase over three years from water company Aquarion.
Read MoreAction Urged to Strengthen Behavioral Health Workforce to Aid Children As Anxiety, Depression Grow
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Rising rates of anxiety and depression among children have exacerbated longstanding strains on the behavioral health system and its workforce, a report and series of recommendations developed by the Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) and Clifford Beers Community Health Partners point out in a Policy Brief and accompanying recommendations for Connecticut.
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