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Robin Cecere, Division Director for School Choice at the Connecticut Department of Education shares information about how to apply

Robin Cecere, Division Director for School Choice at the Connecticut Department of Education shares information about how to apply

Robin Cecere, Division Director for School Choice at the Connecticut Department of Education shares information about how to apply

Robin Cecere, Division Director for School Choice at the Connecticut Department of Education shares information about how to apply

“The pantry is a logical step because it doesn’t just service the students, but also services the families and it helps ease the burden that a lot of students experience,” said Flora Padro, who has been the principal at Hartford Public for the past 18 months.

A childrens picture book about a boy who wants to dress a mermaid has sparked controversy in Connecticut after being included in a second-grade class curriculum.

On 10 May 1842 (his 25th birthday), Julius Springer founded his bookstore and publishing house in Berlin, laying the foundation for today’s company. 

Following the George Floyd protests of 2020, Connecticut parents and students say schools need clear policies to address racist incidents.

Statewide, many Connecticut school districts are building policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion. They’re also hiring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion directors to conduct equity audits, said Eric Scoville, a spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Education.

In the Coginchaug and Suffield school districts, parents and students have called for clearer punishments for racist actions, more communication and additional resources for students.