Education

The state’s largest teachers union says burnout is causing teachers around the state to leave the field. The Connecticut Education Association said its annual survey found burnout is now the top concern for teachers around the state, as 62% said they’re considering retiring early or changing careers. “We love what we do, but we’re getting tired,” Newington teacher Elsa...

High schoolers recently had the opportunity to invest in their futures. More than 200 students participated in the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge, a simulated stock market challenge, testing their skills as day traders. Seven high schools from across the state competed to see who could make the most money managing $1 million of fake cash, of course. NBC CT…

School districts around the state continue to deal with staffing shortages and Connecticut’s biggest teacher’s union says it’s because teachers feel overworked, underpaid and now, disrespected.

The Texas education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools.

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Kirabo Jackson, professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and former economic advisor to President Biden, discusses how education policy in the U.S. may shift under the new Trump administration.

After recent incidents that prompted school lockdowns, early dismissals and arrests, a law enforcement expert weighs in on school safety and importance of speaking to students.

A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers.

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Julia Miller is an educator in New Haven.

Eniola Shokunbi said she wants to be president of the U.S., but first she’s making an impact on her local community. In fifth grade, she led the efforts to create an air filter system that’s able to remove cold and COVID viruses from classrooms.

State leaders met in Enfield on Thursday to announce an expansion of Connecticut’s early child care and child education programs. “With this announcement today, about 29% of Connecticut families with children under five years of age have access to more affordable childcare,” Connecticut Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye said. “We’re going to put a cap on parent fees for...

Connecticut is making changes to its Care 4 Kids program that will make it accessible to more families in the state.

Regional School District 13 said police have charged two students for making threats against the Strong Middle School community in Durham over the weekend and Monday.

Regional School District 13 said police have charged two students for making threats against the Strong Middle School community in Durham over the weekend and Monday. In a statement to families, superintendent Doug Schuch said one threat was made by a student over the weekend who did not attend school Monday or Tuesday. He said the student is facing criminal…

The school year is off to a rocky start in many districts across the state. The Connecticut Education Association, or CEA, said teacher burnout and an increase in student behavioral issues are just some of the challenges they are facing with.

The school year is off to a rocky start in many districts across the state. The Connecticut Education Association (CEA) said teacher burnout and an increase in student behavioral issues are just some of the challenges they are facing. The chaos in Bridgeport schools is just one of the things that teachers are talking about. There’s a list of...

More schools in the state have upped security amid possible threats.
Experts say they have to be taken seriously by law enforcement. But even if they turn out to be unfounded, they can still have an impact.

There were more precautions at schools across Connecticut on Wednesday as threats and concerning online events caught the attention of law enforcement.