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Financial literacy is now required coursework for all students in Connecticut starting with class of 2027. This hour, we take a look at this course, and hear from the people that got it into classrooms.
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The federal government increased funding to programs like Head Start and the Child Care and Development Block Grant in March.
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Andrea Chapdelaine was selected after a search committee comprised of students, faculty and college board members met throughout the academic year.
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According to the National Association of College Employers, hiring is expected to dip by 1.9% this year. College seniors are entering a tighter job market, forcing many to readjust their expectations and expand their preferred work locations.
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This hour on Where We Live, we hear from the Office of the Child Advocate and Disability Rights Connecticut. We learn about their investigation into a group of schools serving special needs students and what can be done to protect the rights of these students.
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As CT high schools launch Latino studies courses, some say it's a good start, but more could be doneConnecticut became the first state in the country to require that high schools offer courses on Black and Latino studies. And schools across the state are incorporating the courses into their schedules.
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Diversity in education and inclusivity took center stage at a conference held in New Britain for teachers and future educators.
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Six schools throughout Bridgeport may close their doors due to health concerns and poor academic performance, according to Superintendent Carmela Levy-David.
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Applying for financial aid is no easy task — whether it’s you OR your child heading off to college. This hour on Where We Live, we talk about the state of financial aid, student loans and the cost of higher ed.
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“Without long-term, sustainable, viable funding, our system will continue to be in a very dangerous and precarious position,” said Terrence Cheng, chancellor of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.