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New Intensive Math Tutoring Program Aims to Address Learning Loss From Pandemic
Gov. Ned Lamont has announced a new intensive mathematics tutoring program for middle schoolers that aims to address the learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Department of Education will launch the Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program which will provide tutoring to sixth through ninth graders. The DOE is allocating $10 million to the program from its share of COVID-19…
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Hartford's Downtown Theaters Battle Financial Struggles Amid Pandemic
Theaters in downtown Hartford are battling through financial struggles after a drop in annual subscriptions over the last few years. Here’s what one theater did to encourage their longtime patrons to come back, kick back and enjoy the show.
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As Test Scores Drop, Connecticut Still Remains Above National Average
National Assessment of Educational Progress data is showing a decline in testing numbers across the country. “You can’t be out of the classroom and not have scores that drop,” said composer, arranger and educator Roger Emerson. That’s the sentiment felt by many educators as schools continue to rebound from the pandemic. “It wasn’t a surprise to me that the...