Three CT School Districts Take Steps to Address Students' Trauma and Mental Health Needs

Three CT School Districts Take Steps to Address Students' Trauma and Mental Health Needs

Three Connecticut school districts are working to provide students with a full range of behavioral health and trauma supports through Connecticut’s Project AWARE initiative. Project Aware is a program which supports partnerships and collaboration between state and local systems to promote healthy development of school-age youth and prevent youth violence

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Go to UConn, Get a Job - Class of '19 On It

Go to UConn, Get a Job - Class of '19 On It

For those of the opinion that the objective of higher education is to be a direct conduit to a post-graduation job, there’s good news from Connecticut’s flagship university.  And for those looking to the University of Connecticut to keep students in-state to start careers, and attract new talent to take root here, there are additional positives.

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If Minor League Baseball is Reduced, Norwich Franchise Could Disappear

If Minor League Baseball is Reduced, Norwich Franchise Could Disappear

Connecticut’s minor league franchise hosts may be in two different categories – the have and the have not – when the 2021 season gets underway, if Major League Baseball’s plan to cut 42 teams in Minor League Baseball becomes a reality. Norwich is on the list of affiliated franchises that may be disconnected.

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Metro Hartford Leaders Craft Broad Strategy to Advance Region’s Economy, Opportunity

Metro Hartford Leaders Craft Broad Strategy to Advance Region’s Economy, Opportunity

There’s a new strategy in town. Multiple towns, in fact.  The Metro Hartford Metropolitan Region has revealed a strategy aimed at achieving inclusive economic growth and strengthening the region’s position in the global economy.  The forward-looking strategy covers approximately one million people in 38 municipalities.

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Depression Among Seniors Increases Nationwide, CT's Rate Among Lowest

Depression Among Seniors Increases Nationwide, CT's Rate Among Lowest

The prevalence of depression among seniors increased 19 percent between 2018 and 2019 nationwide, from 13.4 to 16.0 percent of adults aged 65+, and 23 percent in the past six years from 13.0 percent.  While depression among seniors has been increasing, the levels in Connecticut are among the lowest in the nation.  

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