As many – perhaps event most – parents of pre-teens and teens struggle with if, when and how to permit the use of mobile phones, the Connecticut Board of Education has now been joined by the American Psychological Association in issuing guidance and recommendations.
Read MoreThe passing, a week ago, of former Governor M. Jodi Rell, has brought renewed attention to an initiative that observers note is much-needed. It is a recently-launched initiative of the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford, titled Keep It Civil!
Read MoreThe University of Connecticut has announced the winners of the 2024 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature, which honors outstanding children's books that explore important human rights issues.
Read MoreA new study has revealed the smartest states in America, with Connecticut ranking second.
Read MoreA newly released public opinion survey of Connecticut residents has found a multi-faceted view of barriers residents face when it comes to accessing oral health care, and outlines policy recommendations aimed at reducing those barriers.
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission has announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up.
Read MoreThe Society for Implementation Research Collaboration has presented the prestigious 2024 SIRC Mission Award to a successful partnership between the Child Health and Development Institute, the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, model developers, and a statewide network of community-based providers and schools.
Read MoreTeen driver fatalities and crashes leading to serious injury within the state have more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, according to Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center. Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. That data is highlighted during National Teen Driving Safety Week.
Read MoreIn what is described as a significant boost to the maritime industry and workforce development, a $12.5 million contract has been awarded to Junior Achievement USA – with Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, based in Hartford, leading the way. The funding will support a new shipbuilding career-inspiration program designed to attract the next generation of talent to the field.
Read MoreExpanding upon its dedication to provide free and open access to trusted digital educational content and resources, CT Humanities will openly license all written content on ConnecticutHistory.org under a Creative Commons License.
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