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1 in 5 college students face food insecurity: 2 Connecticut students tell their story
Connecticut Public Radio
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July 7, 2025
Catherine Shen This is where we live. From Connecticut Public Radio. I'm Catherine Shen. It's hard to learn when you're hungry, when you don't know where you’re getting your next meal. In 2020, nearly 4 million college students were facing food...
How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Bridgeport Times publication area during 2024?
Bridgeport Times - Connecticut
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July 7, 2025
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...
City, racing officials celebrate Saratoga Race Course's first July 4th racing festival
WAMC - New York
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July 7, 2025
City and racing officials in Saratoga Springs are celebrating a successful July 4th weekend that saw expanded activities in the city and, for the first time, a weekend of horse racing. For the first time ever, racing fans got to celebrate...
$47M In CT Education Funding Paused By Trump Administration: See Impacted Programs
Patch
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July 7, 2025
Critics said the loss of funds could have sharp impacts on CT students and families; proponents say the pause is just responsible oversight. Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 3:14 pm ET|Updated Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 3:25 pm ET CONNECTICUT — Connecticut...
Here’s what you need to know about the federal IDEA special education program
K-12 Dive
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July 7, 2025
This is the latest installment of Study Hall, an occasional series that serves as a one-stop shop for must-know information on critical topics impacting schools. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act — signed into law 50 years ago this...
Connecticut congresswoman Jahana Hayes addresses Medicaid cuts and school mental health services
Naugatuck Times - Connecticut
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July 5, 2025
Jahana Hayes, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut's 5th district since 2019, recently shared her thoughts on social media regarding several issues. Her posts touch on topics ranging from political decisions to mental health...
What’s Great and What’s Terrible About Connecticut? One Word: Money
I95 Rock - Connecticut
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July 7, 2025
What is the Worst Thing About Living in Connecticut? Wow, this completely crystallized life in Connecticut. MSN recently released a list of the Best and Worst Things About Every U.S. State, and I couldn’t resist clicking. Before I even opened it,...
New California Museum exhibit ‘Revolutionary Grain’ preserves radical activism through photography
Sacramento Observer - California
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July 7, 2025
Get the latest news! Stay Informed Stay Connected: Subscribe to receive news daily. By Ozola Cody | Solving Sacramento Susanna Lamaina’s “Revolutionary Grain” photography exhibit opened at the California Museum on Saturday, June 14, only a block...
Connecticut’s special education infrastructure to undergo an independent review
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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July 5, 2025
Charlene Russell-Tucker, the state’s education commissioner, announced this week that WestEd, a national organization, will complete an extensive analysis. HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s special education infrastructure, processes, support and...
Connecticut Attorney General claims in lawsuit President Trump shared personal health data with ICE
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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July 6, 2025
This week, CT AG William Tong joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a federal decision to potentially give ICE access to individual personal health data. HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined multiple coalitions of...
CT education department reviewed Hartford Schools. It found what a lawmaker calls 'glaring issues'
Hartford Courant - Connecticut
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July 6, 2025
The Connecticut State Department of Education is intensifying its support of Hartford Public Schools after a review found that the systemic issues are ” impacting HPS’ ability to provide special education services.” The department completed a...
As ICE keeps up pressure in Lower Manhattan court, state AG James takes more legal action to defend immigrant rights
AM New York Metro
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July 6, 2025
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James attends a watch party for Zohran Mamdani’s primary election night rally in Long Island City, June 24, 2025. REUTERS/David ‘Dee’ Delgado State Attorney General Letitia James filed a brief last week urging a...
“It's opened up a different perspective”: Ryan Preece shares his honest take about keeping the Chicago Street Race on calendar
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece reflected on three years of NASCAR's Chicago Street Race. Preece, who qualified seventh for the 2025 Grant Park 165, called it a fresh addition to the schedule. When asked if the Chicago street race has earned another...
Bethlehem's Wellspring Announces Pete Mumma as CEO and Superintendent of Arch Bridge School
Voices News - Connecticut
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BETHLEHEM — Wellspring, a therapeutic and educational center in Bethlehem for adolescents and adults struggling with mental health and relational issues, announced the appointment of Pete Mumma as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer...
Thirty Roxbury Students Receive Scholarships
Voices News - Connecticut
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ROXBURY — In continuance of its 50 plus year tradition of helping Roxbury students further their education beyond high school, scholarships totaling $150,000 were awarded to 30 deserving students this past May. Scholarships were funded from 28...
Behind Icons IV: The Genius Code in Einstein’s Brain
Medscape
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Across cultures and eras, human remains have held powerful spiritual and symbolic significance. The ancient Egyptians believed that mummifying a king’s body ensured his ascent to the gods. The preserved corpse — called the Ach (Egyptian for...
Applications for Southbury Town Poet Laureate Position Due August 29
Voices News - Connecticut
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SOUTHBURY — The Southbury Public Library, Sustainable Southbury and the Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance (SACA) announce a new term for the Town Poet Laureate position and are accepting applications. The term of Southbury’s current Poet...
Windham Tech graduate receives Community Foundation scholarship
The Chronicle - Connecticut
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WINDHAM — A Windham Tech High School graduate was the recipient of a scholarship from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the organization has awarded $1.2 million in scholarships to 278 students....
Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun Prediction and Betting Tips - July 6 | 2025 WNBA Season
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
The Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun matchup is one of three WNBA games scheduled on Sunday. This will be the third of four meetings between the two teams this season. Thus far, the Aces lead the season series 2-0, as they won 87-62 on May 20 and...
President Trump withholds $53.6 million from Connecticut schools, community organizations
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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July 5, 2025
The federal funding would have been spent on educator development, academic enrichment, before-and-after-school programs and other programs. HARTFORD, Conn. — Earlier this week, the administration of President Donald Trump withheld over $6.8...