“Community health workers can be critical in helping people to take care of their health, addressing both their medical needs and other issues that can affect their well-being, such as housing or food insecurity,”
Read MoreSchools that have moved to later start times have documented increases in graduation rates, reductions in tardiness and missed school days; reductions in mental health complaints including depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide; reduction in impulsive behaviors including substance abuse; reduction in car accidents; reduction in sports injuries; and some evidence of improved test scores and academic performance.
Read MoreYou could almost call it Tri-State WestConn. Following eight consecutive years of eroding enrollment, Western Connecticut State University had 919 freshman last fall, a 10.5% increase over the fall of 2017 and the largest class since 2010. Three years ago, there were less than 200 students from New York and New Jersey. That number has now tripled, including 344 students from New York. A pilot program seems to be working.
Read MoreA legislatively appointed working group was tasked with developing a state master plan for blockchain technology. Instead, a handful of legislative proposals were initiated. Among them are two currently awaiting action in the House and Senate, including for a pilot in the state’s administrative agency.
Read MoreA new analysis highlights the gap between Connecticut and neighboring Massachusetts for members of the millennial generation – young adults in their early 20’s to early 30’s. A state-by-state ranking shows Massachusetts is 1st in the nation. Connecticut ranks 21st, New York was 14th, and Rhode Island was 31st.
Read MoreThe international Earth Day Network, marking the 49th annual Earth Day, is recognizing programs and initiatives around the world that are furthering public awareness of, and participation in, environmental initiatives. Among the 21 programs world-wide identified as noteworthy Art & Ecology Residencies – programs supporting artists engaged in the environmental cause – is one in East Haddam, CT.
Read MoreLegislative testimony says highway “rest areas are more than a public convenience” - they also “provide a public safety benefit.” Whether the state’s closed rest facilities will re-open is uncertain, as the fate, timing and impact of legislative proposals suggest change may not be imminent.
Read MoreLet them spend their money cheating. The big reveal is that gaming the system doesn’t guarantee success anyway.
Read MoreHartford’s Trinity College has been recognized as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2018–2019 academic year and is at the top of the list among bachelor’s institutions nationwide.
Read MoreNineteen immigrants to Connecticut from 16 countries were honored by the Connecticut Immigrant & Refugee Coalition (CIRC) on Immigrant Day at the State Capitol.
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