AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEducation & Health Workforce: Connecticut won a $4.7M federal grant to expand special education teacher and early intervention pathways through registered apprenticeships, building on the state’s existing teacher apprenticeship program. School Air Quality: UConn-linked partners are distributing hands-on air purifiers students can build for science classrooms, aiming to tackle lingering HVAC and filtration gaps in Connecticut schools. Immigration & Community Safety: New Haven advocates and Sen. Blumenthal criticized ICE detentions at Tweed Airport, including a SCSU student released after a judge’s order, as lawmakers demand changes to airport enforcement practices. K-12 Policy & Rights: The U.S. Department of Education rolled back Biden-era Title IX protections tied to sexual orientation and gender identity, reinstating earlier rules and reigniting debate over sports and student access. College Sports: The Senate advanced the Protect College Sports Act, setting a federal framework for athlete payments and transfers—though the House path remains uncertain. Local Culture & Learning: A Cheshire teacher of the year was recognized for building “thinking classrooms” and student voice through challenging, creative writing instruction. Community & Belonging: A Hartford-area program is training Spanish-speaking doulas to support Latina mothers, backed by Medicaid reimbursement.
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