Greater Hartford Children's Reading Literacy Programs Merge
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United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford have announced the merger of their volunteer youth reading programs.
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Confronting the Challenges of Youth Increasingly in Need of Behavioral Health Care
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The average number of youth served by Connecticut’s 22 outpatient psychiatric clinics for children has increased 20% in the last two years. Each provider served an average of 1,250 youth in fiscal year 2023, compared to 2019’s average of 1,034. The numbers point to a challenge for Connecticut, if staff professionals are to be able to respond to increasing need among youth.
Read MoreNew Haven, Hartford Turn to Art to Enliven Downtowns
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New Haven, with the creative energy of students at CT State Gateway, and Hartford, with the organizational efforts of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, are moving forward with plans for a burst of color and creativity downtown.
Read MoreConnecticut Students Earn Recognition at National History Day Contest
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Connecticut students earned honors at the National History Day competition this month.
Read MoreHealth Care Costs Climbing in Connecticut, Outpacing National Average, Inflation, Household Income
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The rapid growth in healthcare costs over the last few decades has placed a profound burden on families and businesses, according to a report prepared by Connecticut’s Office of Healthcare Strategy, exceeding both the consumer price index and median household income.
Read MoreStudent Videos Aim to Raise Awareness of Driving Safety; Record Number of Students Participate
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The Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers announced the winning high schools in their jointly sponsored 15th annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest. The videos focused on educating teens on how to be safer drivers to prevent crashes, injuries and deaths.
Read MoreCCSU, Junior Achievement Ink Agreement Offering Academic Credits for JA Courses
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Central Connecticut State University and Junior Achievement, Southwest New England Inc., have signed an agreement that will enable local high school students to earn academic credits at Central.
Read MoreRallies to Focus on Need for Better Child Care Options for CT Families
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On Wednesday, April 10, childcare providers across Connecticut will close for a portion of the day to participate in the Morning Without Child Care, statewide rallies to highlight the crisis in early childhood education affordability and access,
Read MoreHow Do States Rank on Access to Care for Individuals with Rare Disease
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The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has released its annual State Report Card, which grades each U.S. state, including Connecticut, on critical issues impacting access to care for the 1 in 10 Americans living with a rare disease.
Read MoreConnecticut Residents Accelerated Their Return to Libraries in 2023, Data Shows
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Across public libraries in Connecticut, 2023 was a banner year, with COVID increasingly in the rear-view mirror. Newly released reports include metrics that reveal increased use of libraries for a range of purposes.
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