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As the state works toward a goal of recruiting more teachers of color, several local districts, including Groton, Ledyard, Norwich, and Waterford, plan to participate in a program aimed at diversifying the teacher workforce in southeastern Connecticut. The 18-month Teacher Residency Program provides “an alternate route to elementary certification focused on increasing teachers of color across the state of Connecticut,” according to a program description. Resident candidates will work in a school setting, earning a salary and benefits, while pursuing coursework to become certified as a tea...

A lifelong passion for her community will be at the core of how incoming superintendent Dr. Talia Lock will tackle her new position as Long Beach superintendent.

FRYEBURG, Maine — Fryeburg Academy said Monday a student on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. This latest case is the third one since school started in the fall. A teacher and student tested positive at the academy in October. The affected individual has been isolated, the school said. Family members and any identified close contacts, which number about 50, have been notified and directed to quarantine, monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, and work with their health-care provider to get tested as directed by the Maine CDC and the Maine Department of Education. According to the school, c...

Indian River schools Superintendent Jay Owens said more students are choosing private or home schools during COVID-19 restrictions.