CT Education Group Considers Remedies for Ongoing Teacher Shortage
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As kids return to school, Connecticut's teacher shortage will seriously impact the new school year.
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Two Connecticut Governors Side-by-Side to Explore Civility in Politics
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It may be an evening that generates more light than heat, unlike most political events witnessed in recent years. Connecticut Public and the University of Hartford (UHart) are collaborating to host a unique conversation between two Connecticut governors – one Democrat and one Republican - on Wednesday, September 13th, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the University of Hartford campus.
Read MoreWomen's Equality: CT Ranks 23rd in the U.S., Analysis Indicates
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With Women’s Equality Day – commemorating when women gained the right to vote in the United States – celebrated this past weekend, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Women's Equality. Connecticut landed in the middle-of-the-pack, ranking 23rd among the states.
Read MoreRate Increases Being Sought by Insurers Attract Vocal Opposition
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The focus at the State Capitol on Monday, August 21 turns to prospective insurance rate increases, and the volume has already been turned up by disparate voices concerned about dramatic increase– voices ranging from consumer advocates to Connecticut’s Attorney General.
Read MoreUConn Touts Leadership, Innovation in Building Sustainable Future
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The University of Connecticut is promoting efforts focused on “Innovating to Secure a Sustainable Future Powered by Clean Energy” including “10 Ways UConn and Connecticut are Making an Impact.”
Read MoreCT Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation Conducts Multidisciplinary Conference
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The Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation conducted the Second Annual Institute for School Safety, which featured daylong presentations that provided a forum for discussion among professionals highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to school safety.
Read MorePet Dogs on Restaurant Patios? Ask the Government
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Are non-service dogs allowed on Connecticut restaurant patios? Well, yes, but there’s official guidance to consider. And until recently, the answer was no - at least in Connecticut.
Read MoreTravelers Championship Will Be Signature Event in 2024 Following Record-Breaking 2023
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The Travelers Championship will be one of the PGA TOUR’s Signature Events next year, setting the stage for back-to-back stand-out fields and strong crowds. The only PGA TOUR event in New England will once again feature the best players on the PGA TOUR competing for a $20 million purse.
Read MoreA UConn Alum in the U.S. Senate, Via Pennsylvania
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John Fetterman earned a University of Connecticut MBA in 1993. After serving as Mayor of a small town in his native Pennsylvania, and then as Lieutenant Governor of that state, he ran a high profile race for the U.S. Senate in 2022, A stroke, mental health challenges and a first-year in the Senate unlike any other ensued.
Read MoreConnecticut State Library, 8 Municipal Libraries Share $250,000 Grant for Regional Digital Navigator to Reach Underserved
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The Connecticut State Library’s Division of Library Development - in collaboration with 8 public libraries in the state - has been awarded an Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grant for $249,948 to design and implement a replicable, regional digital navigator sharing plan.
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