AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoConnecticut Arts & Theater: Temple Theatre Company kicks off its 2026-27 Mainstage Season with “1776, the Musical,” launching Thursday with a 2 p.m. show and an opening-night celebration Friday—an Independence Day-themed run that traces the nation’s early political fights. Education & Community: New Britain’s Chesterton Academy of St. Francis of Assisi opens as the first new Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Hartford in 30+ years, starting with nine students and aiming for up to 160 in grades 9-12. Workforce Skills: Central Connecticut State University lands a $75,000 grant to build a new course, “Translational Literacy in Science,” teaching students how to judge information and explain complex topics at work. Schools & Equity: Coventry Public Schools spells out eligibility rules for free and reduced-price meals and free milk, noting benefits can be available regardless of immigration status. Local Learning Gaps: Bristol reports stable literacy and math, with attendance and academic improvement statewide, while highlighting district gains at specific schools. Sports & Culture: Men’s soccer headlines include a standout first college goal from Ghanaian freshman Michael Adu-Gyamfi in Indiana’s win over Denver, part of a broader season push. Civic Life: Labor Day coverage spotlights the holiday’s roots in the late-1800s labor movement and union organizing.
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