The University of Saint Joseph’s Womens Leadership Center WLC feature four women leaders in sport, media, and law reflecting on the ESPN acclaimed docuseries, 37 Words, which outlines the history of Title IX, the 1972 amendment passed by Congress to forbid discrimination based on gender.
Read MoreSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month, which spotlights the issues in Connecticut and across the U.S.
Although suicide rates in Connecticut are low, there still are ways to prevent those deaths.
A new report confirms Connecticut isn't the only state where school districts are scrambling to cover a shortage of teachers and other school professionals.
Read MoreRocky Hill educator Nichole Pitruzzello has been named Connecticut’s Kid Governor® State Coordinator, and program originator Brian Cofrancesco has become Director of Kid Governor®, the national award-winning civics program created by The Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House.
Read MoreThe Connecticut State Library’s Five-Year Plan, for 2023-2027, has been approved by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as required by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). It reflects the impact of what COVID-19 and the push for social justice has revealed.
Read MoreIt is what some may describe as a strong finish. In their final year as individual institutions, four of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges have been named among the 20 Top Community Colleges in the nation. And the system, as currently constituted, was ranked number one in the nation.
Read MoreIn response to an ever-growing need for safety and mental health support programs in public schools, Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) has opened the Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation. The Center will provide professional development related to all aspects of school safety planning, and establish relationships among area school districts that will create a network of professionals who become available to each other for both formal and informal crisis support.
Read MoreMore investment is needed across Connecticut to support the economic well-being and education of children, according to a new annual report.
Read MoreBack in 2021, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Hispanic Federation formed an alliance to provide capacity-building support to Black, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, and other People of Color (BIPOC) community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout Hartford County, including all 29 cities and towns. Now, applications are being sought for a second round of funding.
Read More“This should be a blinking red warning light for the higher ed industry. The model is broken - too many schools today are too expensive with not enough ROI. Time for reform,” said Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy. Data in recent years, before and since COVID, is reflecting concern about higher education.
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