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Around the state Wednesday, education professionals were all decked out in red. Although, it was much more than a fashion statement; it was a statement of unity. “#RedForEd.” was the theme of a campaign launched by the state’s largest teacher’s union designed to draw attention to the increasing difficulty teachers have faced because of pandemic-related changes. “It has been...

Educators dressed in all red are participating in what is being referred to as the “Red for Ed” campaign. These educators are pushing lawmakers to pass several bills.

Connecticut authors Kaitlyn Derosiers and Megan McBryde read their book, Wonderfully Made.

Connecticut authors Kaitlyn Derosiers and Megan McBryde read their book, Wonderfully Made.

Connecticut author and illustrator Colleen Brunetti reads her book, Share a Little Kindness.

Vernon held a mega clinic for educators and school staff on Thursday.

Education workers in Thompson received the first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday. Day Kimball Healthcare hosted a clinic in the high school’s gymnasium, kicking off teacher vaccinations for the region. “It means a lot of the stress and anxiety about being exposed to COVID-19 is going to be reduced,” said Melinda Smith, superintendent of Thompson Public Schools. Smith...

More than 500,000 additional people became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut Monday, including education workers and people who are age 55 and older. Local health departments are responsible for coordinating vaccine plans for education workers in their region. The Uncas Health District covers 11 municipalities in the Norwich area, serving Bozrah, Franklin, Griswold, Lebanon, Lisbon, Montville, Norwich, Preston,…

Governor Ned Lamont held a conference in Waterbury days before the vaccine rollout for teachers and child care workers begins on Monday. Starting on Monday, those who work as pre-K to grade 12 school staff and teachers, and professional child care providers will also be eligible for the vaccine. This priority list includes teachers, paraeducators, custodial services, food services employees,…

Do the COVID-19 vaccines reduce the spread of the coronavirus or just hospitalizations? Will you need to get it every year? And can you get by with just one dose? These are just a few of the lingering questions we’ve heard as COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the country. LX News spoke to Dr. Richard Novak, chief of infectious diseases...

Connecticut educators are hoping to obtain access to getting their COVID-19 vaccine soon.

“I know that my students will not always be in poverty. I know that because that’s what we are,” Henry Darby tells TODAY.

The educators who gathered a the Capitol Thursday said this moment of civil unrest represents a tipping point in America, especially on the issues of race, equality and education.