What does the Department of Education do? Its role and the push to abolish it
While some see the Department of Education as vital to ensure education access and quality, others say it’s a bureaucracy ...
A Connecticut school district is giving bonuses to teachers who show up for work
A new program that pays Torrington teachers bonuses if they don't use personal or sick days has already used up its $126,000 ...
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Trump’s plans to shutter Education Department faces blowback from CT, NY officials
Trump has argued that the DOE should be eliminated because it “indoctrinates America’s youth.” He’s in favor of returning control back to state and local education officials.
How the CT career and technical education system violated the law
A lawyer for the state Department of Education has confirmed that an admissions process at Connecticut’s career and technical education system, which denied admission to nearly 160 students in the ...
Amid fears of U.S. Department of Education closing, local educators rally at state capitol
Teachers and education advocates gathered in Hartford for the Champions for Public Education Day of Action on March 4.
Senate confirms McMahon to lead Dept. of Education
The Senate confirmed Connecticut's Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education.
Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as Education Secretary
Ms. McMahon, who has little experience in private or public schools, will take over a department that President Trump has ...
Educators rally on Day of Action to highlight education challenges amid federal cuts
Educators across Connecticut are taking action today to raise awareness about the potential impacts of federal education cuts ...