Back to school

Students in Oxford returned to school on Thursday, a week later than planned. Last month’s historic flooding left 12 roads in town impassable, washed away six bridges and damaged several homes and businesses. “The roads were not deemed safe for our buses, and if the buses can’t drive on the roads, we can’t open schools because we’re legally obligated...

Are you fluent enough to survive the back-to-school season?

Professional organizer from Wethersfield offers advice for getting organized as the school year returns.

Students in Enfield headed back into the classroom on Thursday, and while families were excited to start a new year, teachers this year will have to do more with less. In the spring, there were multiple rallies as teachers tried to convince the town council to approve additional funding for the board of education. The board denied that request and…

Students in Enfield headed back into the classroom on Thursday, and while families were excited to start a new year, teachers this year will have to do more with less.

Students are returning to school in Enfield after a budget battle that las led to cuts. 

Waterbury Public Schools officials decided to set an early dismissal on Wednesday, the third day of school, because of the extreme heat and humidity.

Waterbury Public Schools made the difficult decision to call for an early dismissal Wednesday, the third day of school. This decision was because of the extreme heat and humidity in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon. Interim Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz said it was a tough choice so early in the year, however, safety is first priority. “Not the easiest decision…

It was a lively, energetic environment as Calling All Brothers welcomed Hartford students back into the classroom at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Tuesday was the first day of school for thousands of students in the city. Students were greeted with cheering, music, and high-fives as they entered the building. “It’s a place that’s just electrifying with community...

Students returned to school in Hartford on Tuesday with a warm, supportive welcome thanks to Calling All Brothers. Here’s what’s planned for the year ahead.

For the first time ever, South Windsor teachers and students will have access to a new AI (artificial intelligence) platform in school called “Magic School.” It’s a platform that teachers and students in “AI squads” tested during the last school year before rolling it out to everyone this school year. It is like ChatGPT, but it has stricter privacy...

The South Windsor school district is embracing artificial intelligence, also known as AI, and is using it to enhance the students’ education.

Community leaders in the Capital City are making sure kids are feeling prepared for the first day back.

Many students in Connecticut head back to school next week, and every year, a nonprofit in Hartford makes sure they have what they need.

With back-to-school shopping in full swing, up to one-third of families say buying supplies for the new year will put them into debt.

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Not every purchase during Connecticut’s sales tax-free week is exempt. NBC CT Responds reporter Caitlin Burchill explains.

Organizers with Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, Inc. (TEEG) are gearing up for a big giveaway Saturday. It is the TEEG Backpack and School Supplies Distribution.

Connecticut’s sales-tax-free week runs from Sunday, Aug. 18 to Saturday, Aug. 24. During the sales tax holiday, most clothing and footwear items under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax. That exemption will apply to each eligible item that costs under $100, regardless of how many you buy during the same transaction. Here’s what you need to…

It’s back-to-school season and many major retailers, restaurants and brands are offering special discounts and freebies.