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Student Apprehended After Threat Against School In Fairfield County
A Fairfield County teen has been arrested for allegedly making threats against an area school on social media. The incident took place around 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, when the Fairfield Police Department was notified by the FBI New Haven of a possible threat made toward a Town of Fairfield school on the social media app Yik Yak, said Sgt. Michael Stahl, of the Fairfield Police. The FBI was notified by the social media company of the anonymous message, Stahl said. School administrations were notified and an investigation was immediately conducted regarding the c…
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19: CT High School To Have Early Dismissal Due To Staff Shortage
A Connecticut high school will be dismissed early due to a staffing shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In New Haven County, on Friday, Jan. 21, officials in the Hamden School District said that Hamden HS students will attend their first four periods and be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Officials noted that the staffing shortage has only impacted the high school. No other schools in the district were affected. “Due to a shortage of staff, Hamden High School will institute an early dismissal schedule today, Friday, (Jan. 21),” the district posted on social media. “Students will attend pe…
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Two Students From New England Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition
A pair of school students in New England were among 40 nationally that were chosen as finalists in the prestigious 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300 semifinalists, based on the…
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Report: Trump Forces School District In Region To Subsidize Golf Course
Former President Donald Trump’s wheeling and dealings have reportedly left a New York school district in a lurch. For years, the Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff was the subject of a battle with the local government over its property tax bill, where the property’s value was inflated by the Trump Organization as part of a scheme that is being investigated by the Westchester District Attorney and New York Attorney General. Earlier story - NY Attorney General Subpoenas Donald Trump In Civil Fraud Inquiry Into His Business Practices Following a victory in court in the summer …
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19: Staffing Shortages Cause Closure At CT School District
A school district in Connecticut was forced to close due to a staffing shortage caused by COVID-19. In New Haven County, officials with the Waterbury School District announced that it would not be opening on Monday, Jan. 10 due to a staffing shortage following the most recent rise in new infections. All schools were closed for students, but were open for staff members who were in attendance for an in-person workday, officials said. On the return from Winter Recess last week, Schools Superintendent Verna Ruffin said that nearly 350 employees called out sick, though they were able to manag…
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These Fairfield County Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists
Nearly a dozen high school students in Connecticut were among the 300 that were chosen as semifinalists at this year’s prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the US and globally, (as the) Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based on …
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19: Some CT High Schools Having Early Dismissals Due To Bus Driver Shortages
Some schools in Connecticut are being forced to dismiss schools early as they face bus driver shortages due to the recent rise of new COVID-19 cases. In New Haven County, district officials announced that multiple high schools will be dismissed an hour early on Wednesday, Jan. 5, and Friday, Jan. 7 due to a shortage of drivers to get students to and from class. According to the district, these schools will be dismissed at the following times: Riverside: 1 p.m.; Hillhouse High School: 1:05 p.m.; Wilbur Cross High School: 1:05 p.m.; ESUMS: 1:05 p.m.; Cooperative Arts & Humanities High …
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Many Schools In CT Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts
Many school districts in Connecticut are now closed after earlier planning delayed starts due to icy roadways. Superintendents cited road conditions "not improving" in making the switch. Light freezing rain that began to fall in the pre-dawn hours on Wednesday, Jan. 5 resulted in numerous crashes. Earlier report: Icy Roadways Lead To School Closures, Delayed Starts, Crashes Connecticut State Police said icy road conditions led to numerous crashes throughout the state. A crash involving a jackknifed tractor-trailer shut down westbound I-84 at Exit 56 prior to Charter Oak Bridge …
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19: CT Unveils New Guidance, Renews Commitment To Keep Schools Open
Though the positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut has hit a new record high, the state is committed to keeping schools open amid the latest surge of fresh infections. During a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 4, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that despite the positivity rate topping 24 percent, the state has no intention to shut down schools and want to keep children in the classroom as long as possible. Connecticut Department of Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani said during the briefing that the state is directing school nurses to concentrate more on what will keep students …
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19: Additional CT School Districts Closed Due To Staffing Shortages
Staffing shortages caused by the new outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Connecticut have led to the closure of some schools while other districts went remote. With the positive infection rate in Connecticut rising above 20 percent as the Omicron variant rapidly spreads, some schools have been facing staffing and busing shortages due to the virus. Related story - COVID-19: Infection Rate In CT Soars Past 20 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County In New Haven County, Hamden Schools Superintendent Jody Ian Goeler took to social media to announce that the high school would be closed on T…
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19: More CT Schools Switch To Remote Learning
Several more school districts in Connecticut have shifted their schedules amid the winter COVID-19 outbreak of new infections. With the Omicron variant rapidly spreading, some districts in Connecticut announced that they will be going remote or delaying start times to help curtail the spread of the virus. Related story - COVID-19: Stratford School District Announces Closure Schools impacted include: In New Haven County, the Bethany School District announced a two-hour delay for students on Monday, Jan. 3, with morning activities canceled, though staff members reported at their regular st…
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19: School District In Fairfield County Announces Closure
A school district in Fairfield County will be closed on Monday, Jan. 3, and Tuesday, Jan. 4, as a result of COVID-related staffing challenges. The Stratford Public School system said that "This will position us to allow impacted staff members and students to receive current test results and potentially complete their quarantine for a safer return." In an earlier announcement, the Westport School District said it will extend the winter break by one day for all students and that Monday, Jan. 3 will not be a school day for students. All faculty and staff will report on Monday. "This will…
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