Step Up CT

Among the many ramifications of the pandemic, has been a profound shortage of substitute teachers. Contact tracing and quarantine protocols have left school systems short staffed, forcing some to get creative. Responding to Governor Ned Lamont’s Step up Connecticut initiative, which is urging people to volunteer at many places including schools, Cheshire targeted a very specific pool of candidates....

The state is looking for those qualified to help meet demands for school staff and health care workers.