CT Mirror Education & Kids

Going beyond the story on all things education and children. Tweets by @JessikaHarkay, @GinnyMonk and other @CTMirror staff. RTs ≠ endorsement.

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The debate over Critical Race Theory has been fueled by predominantly white parents who are uncomfortable having America's history with racism taught in the classroom.

Connecticut is no exception.

But are teachers actually using Critical Race Theory?

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CT plans to create a new teacher Registered Apprentice Program, and expand existing efforts in recruitment to address an educator shortage.

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What are charter schools? How are they funded? How many are in CT? Your questions about charter schools, answered.

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Attorney General William Tong’s office says Stone Academy has only partially complied with the civil investigative demand's request for records.

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The school, which CT officials approved in 2018, is caught in the middle of debates over whether it's a good option for struggling students.

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Eight former Stone Academy students will file a lawsuit representing hundreds of people left in the lurch when the school abruptly closed.

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CT legislators' proposed budget falls short of what's needed to maintain current services at state colleges. Here's what officials could cut.

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Here are the stories of some former Stone Academy students. Nice write from @JessikaHarkay https://t.co/bAhwhCiR8A

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The latest from Killingly: https://t.co/Dqdq1hGtK0

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Last year a complaint was filed with the state about the Killingly board of education's previous decision to not add mental health services.

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Local leaders are teaming up to pressure Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly to boost funding to the state’s public education system.

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Months after Stone Academy's closure, hundreds of students who were hoping to become licensed practical nurses are stuck in limbo. Here are some of their stories.

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Students and presidents protested the state budget legislators endorsed, which is $109M short of what’s needed to maintain current services.

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The budget the Appropriations Committee endorsed for 2023-24 falls $109 million short of the cost needed to maintain current services.

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The Danbury site was the only approved CT charter school plan left out of the proposed state budget unveiled this week.

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Students who were studying practical nursing at Stone Academy haven't been able to obtain their transcripts. Here's why.

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The attorney general's court order comes after a demand that the Stone Academy owners provide information related to the investigation.

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Stone Academy and the Office of Higher Education have been at odds over the need for an audit of student records.

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The Office of Higher Education signed a contract for an audit of Stone Academy records one day before a student protest.

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The Education Committee voted on the bill that would reverse the requirement that lawmakers approve charter school funding.

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Gov. Ned Lamont says the state will launch a math tutoring initiative for middle school students next school year.

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